2 Corinthians 10:1–18
I. Paul Begins His Appeal to the Unrepentant in Corinth
II. What Appeal Does this Passage Make to Us Today?
2 Corinthians 8:16–9:15
I. Ensuring Financial Accountability – 8:16-24
II. Establishing a Clear Process – 9:1-5
III. Encouraging Generous Participation – 9:6-15
2 Corinthians 8:1-15
I. The Amazing Example of the Macedonians – 1-5
II. The Earnest Urging of the Corinthians – 6-7, 11-15
III. The Enabling Work of Christ on Our Behalf – 8-10
2 Corinthians 7:2–16
I. What is going on in this passage?
II. What is so comforting to Paul here?
III. What difference does this make to us?
2 Corinthians 6:14–7:1
I. Promise of God's Presence
II. Our Pursuit of Holiness
Deuteronomy 4:32-40
I. Vs. 32-35 - God’s deeds demonstrate that he is supreme.
II. Vs. 36-39 - God’s people experience his special gifts.
III. Deuteronomy leads to Christ.
IV. Belief in one God demands total allegiance.
2 Corinthians 6:1–13
I. Suffering is not a contest
II. Our weapons of righteousness include all that we bring to the battle
III. The reciprocity of our love is commanded
2 Corinthians 5:11–21
I. The Glorious Calling in Paul’s Life
II. The Glorious Gospel Paul was Called to Preach
III. The Glorious Exchange Still Available for Us
2 Corinthians 5:1-10
I. A Maze of Metaphors
II. Sorting Things Out (from Clearer to Less Clear)
A. The Building Metaphors
B. The Clothing Metaphors
C. The Geographic Metaphors
III. What We Hope In and How We Live
2 Corinthians 4:7–18
I. The Multifaceted Weakness of the Messenger
II. The Surpassing Power and Glory of God
III. The Outcome of This Union in Time and Eternity
2 Corinthians 4:1–6
I. Paul’s Perspective on His Ministry – 1-3
II. The Basis for Paul’s Perspective – 4-6
III. What Difference This Makes to Us
2 Corinthians 3:1–18
I. Encountering God’s Glory Apart from Christ
II. Experiencing God’s Glory in Christ
III. Enjoying God’s Glory in This New Covenant Community
2 Corinthians 2:12–17
I. What Is Paul Telling the Corinthians?
II. What Should We Gain from This?
2 Corinthians 1:23–2:11
I. Modeling a Ministry of Comfort – 1:23-2:4
II. Requesting a Ministry of Comfort – 2:5-11
III. Reflecting On a Ministry of Comfort
2 Corinthians 1:12–22
I. An Explanation of the Apostle's Plans
II. An Extrapolation of the Corinthians' Response
III. An Exploration of the Conflict Implied
2 Corinthians 1:1–11
I. A Blessed Assurance of Comfort in Affliction – 3-7
II. A Personal Testimony of Comfort in Affliction – 8-10
III. A Community Petition for Comfort in Affliction – 11
Psalms 8:1–9
I. Where Does David's Idea Come From in Psalm 8?
II. What Does Psalm 8 Mean for Us Today?
Proverbs 31:10–31
I. The Lingering Tension of Competing Offers
II. The Contrasting Outcomes of Alternative Choices
III. The Blessed Enjoyment of Embracing Wisdom
IV. General Takeaways from Such a Particular Passage
Proverbs 30:1–31:9
I. Humbly Lacking Yet Seeking Wisdom – 30:1-9
II. Hindrance and Help in Pursuing Wisdom – 30:10-33
III. Refresher Course in the Right Use of Wisdom – 31:1-9
Proverbs 13:20; 17:17; 27:5-6; 18:24; 20:6; 27:10
I. True friends are chosen (13:20)
II. True friends are constant (17:17)
III. True friends are candid (27:5-6)
IV. True friends are few (18:24)
V. True friends are a rare jewel (20:6 & 27:10)