New Testament in a Year – 2 Corinthians 1

By Ron

July 27, 2024

2 Corinthians, New Testament

The God of All Comfort - 2 Corinthians 1:1-11

How did Paul describe God? (1:3)
Why do you think Paul began his letter by praising God? (1:3)
What does God do when we are troubled? (1:4)
How does God involve Himself in our troubles? (1:4-5)
What did Paul’s distress produce for the Corinthians? (1:6)
In what way is patient endurance produced in Christians? (1:6)
Why did Paul tell the Corinthians about the hardships he had endured? (1:8)
Why did Paul despair? (1:8)
How did Paul’s confidence in God enable him to rise above his despair? (1:8-10)
For what reason did Paul endure suffering? (1:9)
How did the Corinthians help Paul through his hardships? (1:11)
What was the gracious favor Paul anticipated? (1:11)

How could you remind yourself to pray this week for Christians who are suffering hardship for their faith?
What can you do this week to show love and concern for a Christian brother or sister who is suffering?

How did Paul support his claim that he had been sincere with the Corinthians? (1:12)
What accusation from the Corinthians was Paul most likely responding to? (1:12-14)
Why did Paul say that the Corinthians could boast of him just as he would boast of them? (1:14)
Why had Paul planned to visit the Corinthian church? (1:15)
Why did Paul change his travel plans? (1:15-16)
How did Paul’s opponents at Corinth use his change of plans against him? (1:17)
What is the chief feature of God’s promises? (1:18-22)
How did Paul explain how reliable his words were? (1:18-23)
What did Paul emphasize to strengthen his self-defense? (1:22)
How does God’s Spirit act as a deposit? (1:22)
What is guaranteed to come? (1:22)
Why did Paul decide not to return to Corinth? (1:23)
What was Paul’s main purpose in working with the Corinthian church? (1:24)
What were Paul’s visits to Corinth like? (2:1)
Why did Paul write about his distress and anguish? (2:4)

How can you remind yourself to listen to the Holy Spirit’s guidance and direction in your daily life?
What is one interpersonal conflict that you need to try to work out this week?