April 29, 2024
May 5 Study | Integrity
The apostle Paul experienced unjustified criticism of his integrity from the church in Corinth. . . .
Articles for tag: 2 Corinthians 1
April 29, 2024
May 5 | Discovery Questions
These Discovery Questions are for use with this week’s Lookout Bible Lesson, “Integrity” (2 Corinthians 1:12-24; 2:12-17), by Mark Scott.
February 6, 2023
February 12 | Courage to Take a Risk
When Nehemiah arrived in Jerusalem, he set right to work. . . . Nehemiah was willing to risk it all to ensure that Jerusalem would be rebuilt so that one day the good news would come out of Zion.
August 4, 2014
Lesson for August 10, 2014: Forgiveness and Restoration (2 Corinthians 1:23″“2:17)
This treatment of the International Sunday School Lesson is written by Sam E. Stone, former editor of CHRISTIAN STANDARD. It is published in the August 3 issue of The Lookout magazine, and is also available online at www.lookoutmag.com. ______ By Sam E. Stone Paul”s first letter to the Corinthian church contained many things that were difficult for the people to hear and to heed. One issue involved a man who had a sexual relationship with his father”s wife (1 Corinthians 5:1). The apostle directed the church to separate from him (5:2, 11-13). The purpose for this exercise of church discipline was to save the
July 28, 2014
Lesson for August 3, 2014: Comfort in Times of Trouble (2 Corinthians 1:3-11)
This treatment of the International Sunday School Lesson is written by Sam E. Stone, former editor of CHRISTIAN STANDARD. It is published in the July 27 issue of The Lookout magazine, and is also available online at www.lookoutmag.com. ______ By Sam E. Stone Last month”s lessons were all based on Paul”s first letter to the church in Corinth. This month we study his second letter to the Corinthians. Apparently the apostle wrote his second epistle around AD 55. Some of the false teachers in the church continued to misrepresent him, seeking to diminish his influence there. This letter responded to these attacks coming
We Carry a Heavy Load
Healthy, active churches need healthy, active leaders. Only a balanced life equips a person to handle the burdens of leadership. By Aaron Wymer “I don”t think so, Elzie. It”s just easier to be a Christian when I”m not an elder.” With these words, or words very much like them, Wayne told my father he wasn”t willing to become an elder at my home church. My dad”s eyes twinkled a little when he told me what Wayne said, but the rest of his face frowned. I could tell dad agreed with him, but couldn”t bring himself to refuse his call to be
June 25, 2012
My Thorn
Matt Rendulic shares his experience with bipolar disorder, treatment, and ministry, reflecting on Paul’s “thorn in the flesh” and discovering how Christ’s power can work through human weakness.
December 4, 2011
Interview with Beth Guckenberger
Beth Guckenberger discusses Relentless Hope, the power of sharing our stories, and how broken seasons can become opportunities for grace, connection, compassion, and enduring hope.
September 12, 2007
Interview with Ben Merold
Veteran minister Ben Merold reflects on church growth, encouraging small-church leaders, and reaching the culture without selling out. He shares practical wisdom from decades of preaching and leading Harvester Christian Church.
June 7, 2006
The Apostle’s Ministry and Mine
A weekly task list can breed weariness and self-pity. Mark A. Taylor looks to Paul’s hardships in 2 Corinthians to reset perspective and remember that comfort won’t satisfy like serving others does.
