Life Lessons from 2 Corinthians: Remembering What Matters

by Max Lucado

Overview

Some days we just forget. We forget the house keys. We forget the directions. We forget to return a friend's phone call. And sometimes, we forget that we belong to Jesus. It's not intentional, but it happens.

The church in Corinth had forgotten. They were divisive. Insensitive. Argumentative. Rebellious. They listened to false teachers who questioned the message of Christ and who accused Paul of being unreliable and a false apostle. Paul knew the Corinthian church needed a reminder, so he wrote a heartfelt letter defending his character, ministry, and message. The letter reminds the Corinthians to turn from their worldly ways and to think and live in ways that honor God. Likewise, Paul’s letter encourages us to look at our own lives so we won’t forget what really matters.

As you read, study, journal, and discuss the book of 2 Corinthians, watch for these key themes that Max will unpack throughout the book:

• Faith in Christ brings new life.
• God's people should give of their income to support God's work in the world.
• God can work through us no matter who we are.

The Life Lessons with Max Lucado series brings the Bible to life in twelve lessons filled with intriguing questions, inspirational stories, and poignant reflections to take you deeper into God's Word. Each lesson includes:

• An opening reflection on the Bible book you're studying.
• Background information to deepen your understanding of the cultural and historical setting.
• An excerpt of the text (from the NIV and the NKJV).
• Exploration questions with plenty of room to write your own thoughts and notes.
• Inspirational thoughts from Max as well as a closing takeaway for further reflection.

The Life Lessons series is ideal for use in both a small-group setting or for individual study.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780310086444
Publisher:	HarperChristian Resources
Publication date:	07/10/2018
Series:	Life Lessons
Pages:	144
Sales rank:	1,163,707
Product dimensions:	5.90(w) x 8.90(h) x 0.60(d)

About the Author

Since entering the ministry in 1978, Max Lucado has served churches in Miami, Florida; Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; and San Antonio, Texas. He currently serves as the teaching minister of Oak Hills Church in San Antonio. He is the recipient of the 2021 ECPA Pinnacle Award for his outstanding contribution to the publishing industry and society at large. He is America's bestselling inspirational author with more than 150 million products in print.

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Table of Contents

How to Study the Bible v

Introduction to the Book of 2 Corinthians ix

Lesson 1 Suffering (2 Corinthians 1:1-11)

Lesson 2 Planning and Integrity (2 Corinthians 1:12-2:4) 11

Lesson 3 God's New Agreement (2 Corinthians 3:4-18) 21

Lesson 4 Shining the Light (2 Corinthians 4:1-15) 31

Lesson 5 Eternal Perspective (2 Corinthians 4:16-5:10) 41

Lesson 6 Living as a Servant (2 Corinthians 6:1-10) 51

Lesson 7 Follow the Leader (2 Corinthians 7:2-16) 61

Lesson 8 Money Matters (2 Corinthians 9:1-15) 71

Lesson 9 Ground Zero (2 Corinthians 10:1-18) 81

Lesson 10 Perseverance (2 Corinthians 11:16-31) 91

Lesson 11 Sustaining Grace (2 Corinthians 12:1-13) 101

Lesson 12 Spiritual Maturity (2 Corinthians 12:19-13:11) 111

Leader's Guide for Small Groups 121