2 Corinthians 12:20-21
Today we are reading 2 Corinthians 12.
As we read, these verses stood out to me:
2 Corinthians 12:20 - For I am afraid that perhaps when I come I may find you to be not what I wish, and may be found by you to be not what you wish; that perhaps there will be strife, jealousy, angry tempers, selfishness, slanders, gossip, arrogance, disturbances; 21 I am afraid that when I come again my God may humiliate me before you, and I may mourn over many of those who have sinned in the past and not repented of the impurity, sexual immorality, and indecent behavior which they have practiced.
Please, take some time to Share Your Thoughts With Us as they relate to this passage.
You can share anything that is on your heart but, if you don't know where to start, try reading these verses and answering one or more of the following "Honest Questions."
Honest Questions
1. It seems to me that 2 Corinthians is describing the church as the living letters of the Love of God. As we walk through this world sharing the message of Jesus we will encounter certain predictable problems. What are some of the most challenging trials you have faced as a follower of Jesus?
2. In theory, as followers of Jesus our message and our King should have the power to unite us. Do you find yourself drawn into fellowship with other believers or away from other believers? What is the propellent that thrusts you in the direction you are headed?
3. In 2 Corinthians 11-12 Paul is talking about a division that seems to be trying to raise its head in the relationship between Paul and the church in Corinth. What do you see as the main source of that division?
4. At the end of 2 Corinthians 12 Paul is identifying sin as a root cause in the problems he is having as he attempts to relate to the Corinthians. How has sin negatively impacted your relationships?
5. At the end of 2 Corinthians 12 Paul is identifying sin as a root cause in the problems he is having as he attempts to relate to the Corinthians. How has sin negatively impacted the reputation of your church in your community?
6. Look at 2 Corinthians 12:20, in what ways does insecurity impact the way you see your self or your relationship with others? Is Paul expressing insecurity here?
7. Which of these things can you best help the people you know overcome: strife, jealously, angry tempers, selfishness, slanders, gossip, arrogance, disturbances, fear, arrogance, impurity, sexual immorality, or indecent behavior?
8. If you could remove one of these things from your own life or the life of someone you love which would it be and why? strife, jealously, angry tempers, selfishness, slanders, gossip, arrogance, disturbances, fear, arrogance, impurity, sexual immorality, or indecent behavior (Please, don't throw anyone under the bus here. It is just an Honest Question."
9. What is was your favorite verse in 2 Corinthians 12 and why?
10. Do you have any specific questions or prayer requests after reading 2 Corinthians 12?
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