Jun. 26, 2022

2 Corinthians 3:1-6

Highly Recommended

1. The Need for Validation (v. 1)

A. The Practice of Letters of Recommendation

B. Paul's practice of beginning with weakness

2. The Proof (vs. 2,3)

A. The Corinthian Christians are Living Proof (v. 2)

B. Written on Paul’s Heart

C. Proof that Can be seen everywhere (v. 2)

D. A Letter from Christ (v. 3)

E. From Paul’s Ministry

F. Written by the Holy Spirit Himself (v. 3)

G. Superior Letters (v. 3)

H. What God Has Promised

Ezekiel 11:19-20

Ezekiel 36:25-27

Jeremiah 31:33

3. Just Who Are You Anyway? (vs. 4-6)

A. The Shared Confidence They Have

Philippians 3:3-9

1 Corinthians 15:9-10

B. The Spirit and the Letter

Romans 8:1-8

Reflection:

1. When people read your letter what do they find?

2. Do you find your validation anywhere else than Christ?

Follow Up in the Word through the Week…

Monday:

Read: Exodus 31:18.

How personal was God’s delivery of the covenant through Moses?

Tuesday:

Read: Ezekiel 36:25-27.

What is the promise given by the LORD through Ezekiel? How is Paul saying that has been fulfilled in 2 Corinthians 3:3?

Wednesday:

Read: Philippians 3:3-9.

Where is Paul’s confidence? What could you put your confidence in today instead of Christ and how is Christ so much better? 

Thursday:

Read: 1 Corinthians 15:9, 10.

How does Paul describe the grace of God at work in and through him? How is this grace at work in your today?

Friday:

Read: Jeremiah 31:33.

How does God describe the relationship He will have with His people? How do you see that happening today?

Saturday:

Read: Romans 8:1-8.

How does this apply to the Christian life? What problems of today does this truth break through?