1- Picture of the Gospel - vv1-4 2- Progress of the Gospel - vv5-9 3- Provision for the Gospel - vv6,10-11 Preparing your heart for the sermon- What is the Gospel- How are we to respond to the Gospel- How did the Corinthians' giving to the Jews serve as a picture of the Gospel- How does the Gospel advance- In what ways can you help with the progress of the Gospel- Other passages to consider- Mal 1-11- Acts 4-32-5-11- Rom 15-22-33- 1 Cor 4-17- 2 Cor 8-9- Eph 2-11-22- 4-32-5-2- Col 1-3-13- 4-2-4- Digging Deeper- How might God be calling you to provide for Gospel ministry- How do you respond when someone brings a biblical word of correction- What principles of financial giving do we learn from this passage- What opportunities around you do you have to live out the Gospel-