2 Corinthians 13:5-8
Today we are reading 2 Corinthians 13.
As we read, these verses stood out to me:
2 Corinthians 13:5-8 - Test yourselves to see if you are in the faith; examine yourselves! Or do you not recognize this about yourselves, that Jesus Christ is in you—unless indeed you fail the test? 6 But I expect that you will realize that we ourselves do not fail the test. 7 Now we pray to God that you do nothing wrong; not so that we ourselves may appear approved, but that you may do what is right, though we may appear unapproved. 8 For we cannot do anything against the truth, but only for the truth.
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. What stood out most to you as we read through the book of 2 Corinthians?
2. If you were to recommend 2 Corinthians to a friend what words would you use to encourage them to read it?
3. How does a person "test themselves to see if they are in the faith?"
4. Is it possible to test someone other than yourself to see if they are in the faith?
5. Look at 2 Corinthians 13:1 and compare it to Matthew 18:15-20 and 2 Corinthians 13:5. Are all of these verses directly related to one another? Why or why not?
6. Look at Matthew 18:15-20. Have you ever noticed that is is specifically in the context of Matthew 18:1-14? Compare Matthew 18 to 2 Corinthians. What similarities do you see? Do you see any obvious differences?
7. How does 2 Corinthians 13:5-8 compare with Matthew 7:1-5? What are your thoughts? How has the violation of this concept impacted the relationship between the Corinthian church and Paul and vice versa?
8. What do you think Paul is talking about when he says that "we cannot do anything against the truth, but only for the truth?" How does that apply to the conversation he is having with the Corinthians? How does it apply to our lives today?
9. What is was your favorite verse in 2 Corinthians 13 and why?
10. Do you have any specific questions or prayer requests after reading 2 Corinthians 13?
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