Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:1-11

Life Group Questions:

• Paul was an Apostle ordained by God! Is there any higher authority?

• Comfort (parakaleo) means to come alongside and help. Do you have any examples of being comforted or comforting another?

• Suffering is part of God's curriculum/toolbox .... How so?

• Read Acts 16. Isn't this example of praise while suffering great? Helpful?

• God HAS delivered us in the past. God IS delivering us now. God WILL deliver us in the future. (Do you believe this?)

• Read Philippians 3:12-14. Do you think Paul stayed down for long?