Lesson 7
GODLY SORROW BRINGS REPENTANCE
2 Corinthians 6:3-7:16
Key Verse:
PAUL COMMENDS HIMSELF AS GOD’S SERVANT (6:3-13)
What was Paul’s purpose in commending himself as God’s servant? (6:3-4a) What is the first thing he mentioned? What were the things he endured? (6:4b-5) How could he have such a great endurance? (-18; Heb12:1-2)
How did Paul describe his inner spiritual life? (6:6-7) What was its source? How did people respond to Paul and how did he maintain his identity as God’s servant? (6:8-9a) What were the paradoxical contrasts in his life? (6:9b-10) What do you think was the secret of his life of victory and blessing? (; Ro8:37)
How had Paul opened himself up to the Corinthians? (-12) What kind of relationship did he have with them? (6:13a) How did he want them to respond? (6:13b)
PAUL WARNS AGAINST IDOLATRY (-7:1)
What is Paul’s directive for the Corinthian believers? (6:14a) What characterizes unbelievers? (6:14b-16a) Why can there be no fellowship between Christ’s followers and idol-worshipers? (cf. 1Co5:9-11)
To enjoy the privilege of God’s dwelling among us, what attitude must we have? (6:16b-17) When we do so, what relationship does God make with us? () In light of these promises, what should we do? (7:1)
PAUL REJOICES OVER THE CHURCH’S REPENTANCE (7:2-16)
What appeal did Paul make to the Corinthians, and on what basis? (7:2-4) How does he describe his affection for and confidence in them? Why did they need to know this?
How did Paul describe his agony while in ? (7:5) How did God comfort him, especially through their restored relationship? (7:6-7)
How had Paul’s letter affected them? (-9) What contrast does Paul make between godly and worldly sorrow? () What does worldly sorrow bring? What were the fruits of godly sorrow in them? (-13a) (Mt 27:3-5; Lk 22:61-62) In light of this, how can we help others to be reconciled with God and with his people?
What role did Titus play in helping the Corinthian church? (7:13b-16) Why was Paul so happy that they had proved themselves to him?