Seven studies for small groups that get to the heart of the second half of 2 Corinthians
Part of the Good Book Guides series.
Like us, the Corinthian Christians struggled to struggle and preferred to prosper. Ungrateful and arrogant, they needed to hear the sometimes-hard truths that Paul sets out in the second half of this deeply personal letter. But he also reveals here his heart for Christ's people—one filled with the true love of Christ for wayward "children" with all their familiar failings.
These seven studies in 2 Corinthians 8 - 13 follow on from the Good Book Guide on chapters 1-7 and are perfect for small groups studying this New Testament letter.
Introduction
1. Giving and receiving: Following good examples
(2 Corinthians 8 v 1-24)
2. Giving and receiving: Trusting. sowing, reaping
(2 Corinthians 9 v 1-15)
3. Boldness and boasting: Servant-hearted leadership
(2 Corinthians 10 v 1-11)
4. Truth and deception: True gospel ministry
(2 Corinthians 11 v 1-15)
5. Suffering and success: The Christian life
(2 Corinthians 11 v 16-33)
6. Strength in weakness: An apostle's heart
(2 Corinthians 12 v 1 -21)
7. Weakness and strength: God's work in us
(2 Corinthians 13 v 1-14)
| Contributors | James Hughes |
|---|---|
| Format | eBook |
| Language | English |
| No. of studies | 7 |
| Publisher | The Good Book Company |
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