2 Corinthians 10:1-11:15
Paul has been defending his ministry, not out of self-interest, but out of love for the church. His leadership, like that of Christ whom he imitates, is humble and gentle, but there are warnings mixed into his message.
Reconciliation Through Generosity
2 Corinthians 8:1-9:15
Generosity reconciles churches to churches, and people to God. From the passage and from personal experience, Morag shares the joy of giving and being generous.
Prove it! (Grief, Grace, Generosity & Gathering)
2 Corinthians 7:8-8:15
Paul challenges the believer to prove in real terms what we believe theoretically. He cites what we may see as 4 'proofs': Grief, grace, generosity, & gathering.
Your Walk Talks
2 Corinthians 6:3-7:7
What does Paul have in mind when he tells the Corinthians not to be 'unequally yoked with unbelievers'? The point, it turns out, is that Paul is worried about the way the Corinthians are living out the Gospel. He raises a serious challenge: choose between the original Gospel he gave them, and come away from their new teachers and their false gospel.
Speaking from the Heart
2 Corinthians 4:12-6:2
In the last talk, Paul spoke of our lives as "treasures in clay jars." In this section he moves on to talk about "tipping the treasure out," as we engage in the great Ministry of Reconciliation which is the meta-narrative of the entire Bible.
Vessels of Glory
2 Corinthians 3:4-4:12
Paul's defence of his apostolic mission and the unending glory of Christ - showing us to put our trust in what is eternal, not what is passing away.
Forgiveness and the Aroma of Christ
2 Corinthians 1:23-3:3
We are called to be a people of forgiveness and reconciliation through Jesus and to spread the aroma of Christ to the world.
God, Paul, and the Corinthians
2 Corinthians 1:1-22
Above all, 2 Corinthians is about reconciliation. Not only between Paul and the Corinthians, after they have fallen out, but between God and human beings. Ultimately, God's heart is for reconciliation with the whole world - and that includes you!
The Way to Maturity
John 20:1-21:25
The conversations of the risen Lord with his followers after Easter contain some startling insights into the life of a mature disciple.
Palm Sunday: The Hollow Victory
Luke 19:29-44
It's easy to be wise after the event. Even though we know Jesus' victory is completed by his death and resurrection, we still live our lives not knowing what life holds for us.