New Testament in a Year – 2 Corinthians 12

By Ron

August 13, 2024

2 Corinthians, New Testament

Paul's Vision and His Thorn - 2 Corinthians 12:1-10

Who was the man in Christ whom Paul described? (12:2)
Why did Paul tell the Corinthians about his vision, despite his misgivings? (12:2-4)
Why was Paul reluctant to speak about his vision? (12:3-6)
What happened during the revelation Paul described? (12:4)
Why did Paul refrain from boasting? (12:6)
For what reason might Paul have become conceited? (12:7)
What prevented Paul from developing a proud spirit? (12:7)
Why did Paul have a "thorn"? (12:7)
Who was responsible for giving Paul a "thorn in the flesh"? (12:7)
What was Paul’s response to his "thorn"? (12:8, 10)
What purpose can suffering serve? (12:9)

What weakness can you turn over to the Lord through prayer this week?
In what area of your life do you want to rely more on God’s strength and power, rather than your own?

How did Paul maintain humility while defending himself against his opponents at Corinth? (12:11)
What tone did Paul use in this passage? (12:11-13)
Why should the Corinthians have recognized the apostles? (12:12)
What did Paul want from the Corinthians? (12:14)
To what did Paul liken his relationship with the Corinthians? (12:14)
Why did Paul ask the Corinthians, "If I love you more, will you love me less?" (12:15)
How do we know that Paul had a deep affection for the Corinthians? (12:15-18)
Why was Paul’s conscience clear about the men he had sent to Corinth? (12:17-18)
What prompted Paul to write this letter? (12:20-21)
In what ways did Paul fear that the Corinthians might cause him to be humbled before God? (12:21)

What simple act of concern can you show for the people in your church this week?
In the future, how can you follow Paul’s example in healing divisions between Christians?