Reconciliation-2 Cor 5:11-21
Do you fear God (2 Cor 5:11a)? Do you persuade others (2 Cor 5:11b)? How’s your conscience? What is “Christ’s love” (2 Cor 5:14)? Does it compel you? How (2 Cor 5:15)? What is it to regard someone […]
Category: New Testament
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Sorrow-2 Cor 7:4-16
When you recall a negative/very unpleasant emotional experience, do you become bitter and resentful? When hurt by another, can you thank God and be at peace with your offender? How do […]
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You Will Face Judgment-2 Cor 5:1-10
There is a judgment day. We don’t like thinking or taking about it. Many live as though life just goes on with no judgment day. But death and judgment is your destiny (Heb 9:27); you and […]
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Regeneration-2 Cor 4:7-17
What is your treasure (2 Cor 4:6)? Your jar of clay (2 Cor 4:7)? How much time and thought do you give to each? Do you suffer/die [forfeit your life] to give life (2 Cor 4:8-9)? What should you “always” […]
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Illumination-2 Cor 4:1-6
When disheartened or discouraged, do you “lose heart” (2 Cor 4:1, 16)? Was Paul? Why? How do you live a life of personal integrity (2 Cor 4:2; 1:12)? What is “the god of […]
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Transformation-2 Cor 3:7-18
[Law vs. Spirit] How do you know whether you’re living by the “letter“ OR by the Spirit (2 Cor 3:6, 17; Gal 5:16, 18, 25)? Are you truly free (2 Cor 3:17)? Free from what? Are you […]
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God’s Aroma-2 Cor 2:14-3:6
2021-04-20 15:31:23 What’s your “smell“? What do others “smell” from you? Do they smell Jesus? What aroma do you give off? Cool like Clint Eastwood or Denzel or Keanu Reeves or Will Smith? Cute like […]
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Tough Love, Punishment and Forgiveness-2 Cor 2:1-13
Can you punish and forgive at the same time? When you punish, do you forgive the evil offender with a soft tender heart? When you forgive someone you like and love, do you forgo or ignore punishment […]
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Being Criticised-2 Cor 1:12-24
Do you remember being criticized? Was it done angrily? Respectfully? Why does criticism cause pain? How do you respond to criticism? Defensively? Aggressively? Reactively? Calmly? Reasonably? Do you criticize others as a Christian? Was the criticism of Paul fair? […]
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Facing Death-2 Cor 1:1-11
How would I face my own death (2 Cor 1:9) / death of one I love? Can I praise God in the midst of sufferings (2 Cor 1:3) and give reasons for praising him (2 Cor 1:4, […]