2 Corinthians 12:1-6
Stories of people who have “gone to heaven” and returned always stir our curiosity. It’s hard to know what to believe. But in 2 Corinthians 12, the apostle Paul described what he saw when he was taken to the “third heaven” where sits the throne of God. He talks about this experience reluctantly—and with words like “inexpressible.” Find out what he saw and how that changes life here today.
2 Corinthians 11:1-33
If you’ve ever had to defend yourself, you know how uncomfortable it is. The apostle Paul faced bitter accusations from false teachers in Corinth and had to defend his right to speak with God’s authority. Discover Paul’s backstory in this chapter devoted to Paul’s life. In the end, what mattered most was a faith relationship with Jesus.
2 Corinthians 10:1-11:5
Don’t let looks fool you. Sometimes the most beautiful person you know doesn’t look that attractive on the outside—but look at their heart. That’s the lesson we learn about Jesus and about the apostle Paul—in contrast to the slick false teachers of the day. Don’t measure yourself by other men and women, look to Jesus.
2 Corinthians 9:6-10:4
Cheerfully. That’s how the Lord wants us to live. And how He wants us to give. Our whole relationship with the Lord is to be a love relationship. Learn how to be glad in Him in this classic passage about Christian giving and authentic living.
2 Corinthians 8:8-9:5
Want a model for giving to God’s work? Look at Jesus. He became poor so we might be made rich. In the church, learn from this classic passage on giving the practices and principles of how we can support God’s work out of what He provides for us.
2 Corinthians 8:1-7
So should we give a 10% tithe to the church? Good question. God gives us no rules for giving today. Instead, God wants you to give cheerfully, out of your love for Him. Follow the example set by the churches of Macedonia who, though poor, were spiritually rich when they gave beyond their ability and God’s work went forward.
2 Corinthians 7:1-16
All we need, we find in God. He wants to be in the details of our lives, being enough for us in every situation. This sobering study of 2 Corinthians 7 highlights many ungodly things that too easily seep into our lives because of pride. Sometimes they sneak in because we are not believing God. Ask God to show you what’s keeping you from Him as you listen.
2 Corinthians 6:11-7:1
Why does the Bible say believers should not be “yoked together” with unbelievers? Why is it sinful to partner in marriage or in business with those who reject the Lord? Explore what it means to “be separate” in this study of 2 Corinthians 6 and why it pleases the Lord.
2 Corinthians 6:1-11
You have a choice today. You can walk in obedience to the Word and to the Spirit, or you can walk according to the flesh. Ask God to show you which road you’re on today. It means the difference between peace and anxiety, comfort and chaos, confidence and doubt. Find out how to know for sure in our study of 2 Corinthians 6.
2 Corinthians 5:16-21
Here’s some truth you need to take to heart: In Christ, you are a new creation; all things have become new. You have been crucified with Christ, your old nature is dead. You live by faith and not by sight. God has done it; it’s up to you to believe it.