Series: Study of 2 Corinthians

Digest

1) Prayerfully reflect on these verses.
2) What are some truths that God is showing me through the verses?
3) Though it should be used sparingly, am I open to confrontation whether as the confronter or confronted?
4) How often do we “examine ourselves” in terms of “the faith”? Continue Reading Study of 2 Corinthians 13:1-14

Digest

1) Prayerfully reflect on these verses.
2) What are some truths that God is showing me through the verses?
3) Isn’t is a bit alarming the extreme measures God will employ to keep pride at bay?
4) In this chapter as well as 10 & 11, do you discern the parental concern Paul has for God’s church (verses 14-15)? Continue Reading Study of 2 Corinthians 12:1-21

Digest

1) Prayerfully reflect on these verses.
2) What are some truths that God is showing me through the verses?
3) What similarities do you see between verse 3 and verses 14-15? Continue Reading Study of 2 Corinthians 11:1-33

Digest

1) Prayerfully reflect on these verses.
2) What are some truths that God is showing me through the verses?
3) What does the “Weapons of our warfare” refer to in verses 4 & 5?
4) Is there such a thing as proper boasting? (verse 17) Continue Reading Study of 2 Corinthians 10:1-18

Digest

1) Prayerfully reflect on these verses.
2) What are some truths that God is showing me through the verses?
3) Do I give more out of reluctance or eagerness? (verses 5 & 7)
4) What benefit does a Christian receive when they give to other Christians? (verse 14) Continue Reading Study of 2 Corinthians 9:1-15

Digest
1) Prayerfully reflect on these verses.
2) What are some truths that God is showing me through the verses?
3) Was it reckless for the Macedonians to give more than they could afford?
4) Is Paul being crass or manipulative when he says, “I am testing how genuine your love is by comparing it with the eagerness of the other churches.” in verse 8? What do you think of this tactic? How would you react if someone in the church said that to you?
5) What is the difference between giving according to what you have and giving according to what you don’t have? (verse 12)

Manifest
1) Apply what you have learned to current life situations.
2) If you come to the Wednesday gathering, enjoy the group quest as we consider the verses together and, if God permits, be a part of the discussion. Continue Reading Study of 2 Corinthians 8:1-24

Digest
1) Prayerfully reflect on these verses.
2) What are some truths that God is showing me through the verses?
3) Do I seek comfort from God who always comforts the downcast?
4) What precedes true repentance?

Manifest
1) Apply what you have learned to current life situations.
2) If you come to the Wednesday gathering, enjoy the group quest as we consider the verses together and, if God permits, be a part of the discussion. Continue Reading Study of 2 Corinthians 7:2-16

Digest
1) Prayerfully reflect on these verses.
2) What are some truths that God is showing me through the verses?
3) When was the last time you heard someone commend themselves by the sufferings they experienced (verses 4-5)?
4) Do I monitor my “yoking potential” to ungodly people?

Manifest
1) Apply what you have learned to current life situations.
2) If you come to the Wednesday gathering, enjoy the group quest as we consider the verses together and, if God permits, be a part of the discussion. Continue Reading Study of 2 Corinthians 6:3-18 and 7:1

Digest
1) Prayerfully reflect on these verses.
2) What are some truths that God is showing me through the verses?
3) Compare 5:19 to 5:10. Will the bad things we do be held against us or are we completely off the hook as far as sin is concerned? Do these verses contradict each other?
4) Taking verses 19-20 into account, what is our responsibility to others in regards to God’s work of reconciliation?

Manifest
1) Apply what you have gleaned from God’s word to current situations in your life.
2) If you come to the Wednesday gathering, enjoy the group quest as we consider the verses together and, if God permits, be a part of the discussion. Continue Reading Study of 2 Corinthians 5:11-21 and 6:1-2