Today’s Passage: 2 Corinthians 4-6

THE GOD OF ALL COMFORT. 1:3-17
A PLEA FOR COMPASSION. 2:5-11
THE FRAGRANCE OF CHRIST 2:14-17

THE WAY OF THE ___________. 4:5-6:10
• Only God can make _________ shine out of ________________!
• These jars of ______ are _________ containers of a incredible __________.
• Our ______________ are _______________ to reveal the treasure within.

This is the way of the cross!
• The cross of Christ reveals God’s ________________.
• The cross of Christ reveals God’s ________________.
• The cross of Christ also reveals a new _______________ way of life.

The cross is more than a __________ of our _________, it is an __________we are called to ____________.
• ___________ self. (Luke 9:23)
• _________ _______ your life. (1 John 3:16)
• Willing to __________. (Philippians 3:10)
• ___________ for Him. (2 Corinthians 5:15)

A CALL TO GENEROSITY. 8-9
PAUL’S CREDIBILITY & CHRIST’S SUFFICIENCY. 10-12
CHECK YOURSELVES. 13

Community Group Study Questions:
Spend some time prayerfully answering the following questions
in preparation for this week’s Community Group discussion.

1. Who’s servants did Paul say they were in 2 Corinthians 4:5?
How do we demonstrate this in our many relationships?

2. Spurgeon said “lamps don’t talk but they do shine.” Does
that mean we should never talk about Jesus? Please explain.

3. What are some ways we can “manifest” Jesus in the midst of
difficulties? (2 Corinthians 4:8-10)

4. What is your understanding of a cruciform way of life?
(2 Corinthians 4:11-12)

5. What is expected of a Christ follower according to Luke
9:23, 1 John 3:16, Philippians 3:10 and 2 Corinthians 5:15?


6. How can we pray for you?

Suggested reading plan:
_____ 2 Corinthians 4-7
_____ 2 Corinthians 8-9
_____ 2 Corinthians 10-13
_____ Matt 1:1-17, Mark 1:1, Luke 1:1-38, 3:23-38, John 1:1-18
_____ Luke 1:39-2:38, Matthew 1:18-25
_____ Matt 2:1-3:17, Mark 1:9-11, Luke 2:40-3:23
_____ Matt 4:1-11, Mark 1:12-3, Luke 4:1-13, John 1:19-2:25