Introduction Firmness and Gentleness Paul being severe at times - examples Paul being gentle at times - examples Parents need both firmness and gentleness (love and tenderness) Examples of what…
Introduction Looking at v11-21 Last week - considering the theme of 'needing to be made weak' We must depend on God and not ourselves This week - learning from a…
Before Communion (2 Cor 13:4, Mark 15:25-39) 2 Cor 13:4 - For though He was crucified in weakness, yet He lives by the power of God. For we also are…
Introduction Example How might Paul reply? How might such a person respond to Paul's deprivation in chapter 11? Considering a Christianity that is robust, strong and true Unlike any other…
Introduction Previously looking at 2 Corinthians and took a break We last looked at 11:2 in a Communion Service Then looking at Marriage and the Family Now returning to 2…
Introduction Focusing on v2b Explanation of the 1st Century Jewish tradition of marriage A contract was drawn up at engagement A firm pledge to be married Breaking of betrothal was…
Introduction How does this relate to me? God's word always has something to teach us We see the passage in context 3 questions: How do I judge? How do I…
Introduction Looking at giving - particularly financial giving Not to think of this as optional Financial giving is never an add on to Christian life It is part of our…
Introduction Considering Titus as such an encouragement to Paul Reading 2 Cor 7:6-7, 13-16 God used Titus to strengthen and encourage the Apostle Paul We often think of Paul as…
Introduction Reading v5-6 This evening: restoration Paul had conflicts without Paul had fears within (for the Church) Paul had gone to Troas and then to Macedonia to find Titus Titus…