PAUL'S JOY IN RECONCILIATION (213 downloads)
2 Corinthians 6:3-7:16
Key Verse 7:7b
1. Why did Paul mention his hardships and how could he endure them? (3-10; cf. Romans 8:35-37; Hebrews 12:2-3)
2. Why is opening our hearts necessary for reconciliation? (11-13)
3. Why is it important that believers not be yoked with unbelievers? (6:14-7:1) [Note that “wicked” Deuteronomy 13:13 is “Belial” in Hebrew which is a name for Satan.]
4. How did Paul express his affection for the Corinthians (7:2-4) Why was Paul distressed in Macedonia and how was he comforted? (7:5-7)
5. How did Paul’s letter lead the Corinthians to godly sorrow? (7:8-12) What are the fruits of godly sorrow? (7:11) How does worldly sorrow bring death? (Compare Judas Iscariot (Matthew 27:5) and Peter (Matthew 26:75).)