2 Corinthians 13

XIII Final Admonitions
A. vs 1-4 Paul will prove his apostleship with power when he visits
B. vs 5-10 Examine yourself to see if you are in the faith
C. vs 11-14 Final instructions

What did I learn?
Excel in giving. (Why oh why is this so hard)
Our giving is measured by the sacrifice, not by the amount. (Then have I ever really given anything?)
Sow sparingly, reap sparingly (How different would my life be if I really believed that?)
Our weapons are not carnal, but mighty for demolishing vain arguments. (The Word changes hearts and minds)
Satan disguises himself as an angel of light (How much more his ministers)
Examine yourself and see if you are in the faith (This just isn't taught enough)
And finally...What exactly is a holy kiss?

2 Corinthians 12

XII The Thorn in Paul's Flesh
A. vs 1-6 Paul describes his being taken up into the Third Heaven
B. vs 7-10 Paul's thorn keeps him humble
C. vs 11-13 Signs, wonders, and miracles are the mark of an apostle
D. vs 14-18 Paul will visit the Corinthians for a third time
E. vs 19-21 Paul is afraid of what he will find in the Corinthian Church

2 Corinthians 11

XI Paul is an Apostle
A. vs 1-15 False Apostles
1. vs 1-6 Accept no gospel other than the one Paul preached
2. vs 7-12 Paul did not receive support from the Corinthians when he first came
3. vs 13-15 Satan and his false apostles masquerade as angels of light
B. vs 16-33 Paul's sufferings proclaim him an apostle
1. vs 16-21 The Corinthians will put up with false apostles who treat them poorly more than they will put up with Paul
2. vs 22-29 Paul lists the sufferings he has gone through since his conversion
3. vs 30-33 Paul escaped King Aretas in Damascus

2 Corinthians 10

X Paul Defends His Ministry
A. vs 1-6 Our weapons of warfare are not worldly but Godly
B. vs 7-11 Paul will be in person who he is in his letters
C. vs 12-18 Paul boasts as one approved by God

2 Corinthians 9

IX Sow Generously and You Will Reap Generously
A. vs 1-5 Paul encourages the Corinthians to give generously so they won't be embarrassed
B. vs 6-9 Give generously and cheerfully
C. vs 10-11 God will enlarge our harvest of righteousness as we give generously
D. vs 12-15 Men will praise God because of your generosity

2 Corinthians 8

VIII Give Generously
A. vs 1-15 The Macedonians gave generously and Paul uses them as a model
1. vs 1-7 Paul encourages the Corinthians to excel in the grace of giving
2. vs 8-9 Paul uses the standard of the Macedonians to judge the Corinthians
3. vs 10-12 The acceptability of the gift is determined by the willingness to give it
4. vs 13-15 Paul's desire is that there would be equality within the Body of Christ
B. vs 16-24 Paul sends Titus to Corinth
1. vs 16-21 Paul wants Titus to oversee thew administration of the gift to avoid criticism
2. vs 22-24 Paul encourage to Corinthians to treat Titus and another man well

2 Corinthians 7

VII Paul's Joy that His previous Letter was received well
A. vs 1 Keep yourself pure and holy before God
B. vs 2-4 Paul's joy knows no bounds
C. vs 5-7 Titus comforted Paul
D. vs 8-12 Godly sorrow brings repentance
E. vs 13-16 Paul was grateful for the way they treated Titus


What I learned
God comforts (and afflicts)
God sets the seal of His ownership on us (The Holy Spirit)
Do not peddle the Word of God for a profit (God want us righteous not rich)
The glory of the Old Covenant is fading (But how great the glory of the New!)
The god of this age has blinded unbelievers (And God will open them through preaching)
The Spirit in us GUARANTEES what is to come (We need not worry)
We are a new creation (The old has passed away)
Godly sorrow brings repentance (don't be afraid to offend)