2 Corinthians 8-13
8:1-9:5: Generosity Encourages
Ø What is the "grace of giving"?
Ø Why did the Macedonian churches excel in giving?
Ø How did Paul test the sincerity of the love of the Corinthians?
Ø What should be the motive for our giving to others and to the Lord?
9:6-15: Sowing Generously
Ø Is the proverb spoken by Paul about generosity a literal quote of an Old Testament proverb?
Ø Is Paul's teaching on giving the same as the Old Testament standard?
Ø Is it possible to out give God?
Ø Are the riches that God gives necessarily monetary rewards?
Ø What is the richest blessing God has given?
10:1-18: Paul Defends His Ministry
Ø Why was it necessary for Paul to defend his ministry?
Ø What weapons did Paul use in the spiritual battle in which he found himself? Application for us?
Ø What was Paul's hope for the Corinthians?
Ø From whom did Paul's ministry come and in whom did he boast? Application?
11:1-15: False Apostles
Ø What is the "godly jealousy" Paul speaks of here?
Ø What here the "super apostles" preaching? Why were their arguments convincing?
Ø Are there "super apostles" around today?
Ø How does Paul describe these "super apostles"?
11:16-33: Paul Compares Himself to the False Teachers
Ø What are Paul's' Jewish qualifications for being an Apostle?
Ø What are Paul's experiences that qualify him for his ministry?
Ø False teachers boasted about the things that showed their strengths. Of what did Paul boast? Application?
12:1-21: A Thorn in the Flesh
Ø Was Paul transported to heaven physically or in a dream?
Ø Why was Paul given the thorn in the flesh?
Ø What was Paul's' thorn?
Ø Does God still use thorns In the flesh today?
Ø How did God respond to Paul's prayers for healing of his thorn? What was Paul's response to God's answer to his prayer? Application?
Ø What things, according to Paul, are the marks of an Apostle? Why were these necessary and is the office of Apostle still in use today?
13:1-12: Final Warnings
Ø What practical advice did Paul give to determine whether or not someone was teaching/preaching the truth?
Ø What does it mean that we should "examine ourselves to see if we are in the faith"?
Ø What was Paul's bottom line prayer for the Corinthians? What is perfection?
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