2 Corinthians 13 - Tim SmylieChrist is powerfully at work in his church (v1-4)Self-examination is required if we’re to cooperate with Christ’s work (v5-10)Our hope is in the grace of Christ (v11-14)

2 Corinthians 12:11-21 - Tim SmylieWhen Christ's power rests on us, we will persevere in:Spending ourselves for the sake of the church (vv11-18)Doing hard things to strengthen the church (vv19-21)

2 Corinthians 11:16-33 - Tim SmylieFalse servants of Christ serve themselves and take advantage of his church (vv16-21a)True servants of Christ follow his example by laying down their lives for his church (vv21b-33)Making sacrifices for the good of the church (vv21b-29)Not taking themselves too seriously (vv30-33)

2 Corinthians 11:1-15 - Tim SmylieWe fight for the bride (the church):Because she belongs to Jesus Christ (the bridegroom) (vv1-2)By helping her remain devoted to the Jesus of the New Testament (vv3-11)keeping the message clear (vv3-4)backing up the message with our lives (vv5-11)Knowing she has a deceitful enemy, Satan (vv12-15)

2 Corinthians 10:7-18 - Tim SmylieThose who build up the church, not those who tear it down (vv7-11)Those who work for the growth of the gospel, not those who work for the growth of their own reputation (vv12-18)

2 Corinthians 10:1-6 - Tim SmylieWe must share the humility and gentleness of Christ (vv1-3)We know the truly powerful weapons are spiritual ones (v4)Our goal is to see rebels surrender to Christ (v5)The opportunity to surrender will not last forever (v6)

2 Corinthians 9 - Tim SmylieCheerful generosity - Inspires generosity in others (vv1-5)Is an adventurous investment, with high returns (vv6-11a)Results in a harvest of praise to God (vv11b-15)

2 Corinthians 8:10-24 - Tim Smylie
 
 Good intentions are good – if they lead to actual giving! (vv10-11a)
- so make a clear and workable plan – then put it into action
Our giving is to be in proportion to how God has blessed us (vv11b-12)
God intends to meet the needs of his people – through us (vv13-15)
Church leaders must take great care to be trustworthy with finances…
and church members should trust their trustworthy leaders with what they give (vv16-24)
 
 

2 Corinthians 8:1-9 - Tim SmylieOur generous God works to make his people generous too (vv1-2)Giving is a privilege (vv3-4)Our giving is first to the Lord (v5)Giving is a grace we can develop (vv6-7)Our giving is a response to Christ’s giving (vv8-9)

2 Corinthians 7:2-16 - Tim SmylieGodly joy rejoices, not in causing hurt, but in seeing true repentance in others (vv2-9)Godly sorrow does not downplay guilt or sink in despair, but turns to God and lives differently (vv10-12)Godly joy always finds reasons for encouragement (vv13-16)

2 Corinthians 6:14-7:1 - Tim SmylieIf we belong to Christ, our deepest identity and values are different from those who do not belong to Christ (6:14-16)So, we will not join in the idolatry that is so normal to them (6:17-7:1)

2 Corinthians 6:3-13 - Tim SmylieFor the sake of the gospelWe commend ourselves in every way:♦ by our faithful perseverance (vv4b-5)♦ by our godly character (vv6-7)♦ by our new-creation perspective (vv8-10)♦ by our open hearts (vv11-13)

2 Corinthians 5:14-6:2 - Tim Smylie “Christ’s love compels us”: in Christ we have a new life to live (5:14-17) “Be reconciled to God”: we are ambassadors for Christ and the new life he brings (5:18-6:2)

2 Corinthians 5:6-13 - Tim SmylieOur faith in future realities guides our lives in the present (vv6-9)- we live to please our Lord now, because we will live to please him thenThe way we live in the present will have consequences in the future (vv10-13)- so we live, not for spectacular religious experiences, but for the spread of the gospel

2 Corinthians 4:16-5:5 - Tim SmylieAs we focus on eternal realities:I. We become more substantial people here and now (4:16-18)II. We experience a deep longing for complete renewal (5:1-5)

2 Corinthians 4:7-15 - Tim SmylieOur weakness is where God’s powerful gospel works best (vv7-12)Serving the gospel in the midst of our weakness is totally, eternally worth it (vv13-15)

2 Corinthians 4:1-6 - Tim Smylie
Why don’t we lose heart in gospel ministry? (v1)
- because it’s a glorious privilege! 
What is the sign of losing heart in gospel ministry? (v2)
- obscuring the clarity of the gospel (by our words and/or our lives)
What is the aim of gospel ministry? (vv3-6)
- displaying the glory of Christ that brings light to those in darkness
 
 

2 Corinthians 3:4-18 - Tim Smylie
The greater glory of new covenant ministry (vv4-11)
it brings, not condemnation and death, but righteousness and life
The transforming power of new covenant ministry (vv12-18)
 

2 Corinthians 2:12-3:3 - Tim Smylie“In Christ’s triumphal procession”: Even the weakest of us can be effective servants of the gospel (2:12-16a)“A letter from Christ”: Changed hearts are reliable evidence that God is at work through us (2:16b-3:3)

2 Corinthians 1:23 - 2:11 - Tim Smylie
 
We honour Christ and defy Satan when we show love that:
I. Takes the state of the church seriously (1:23-2:4)
II. Takes both sin and forgiveness seriously (2:5-11)
 
 

2 Corinthians 1:15-22 - Tim Smylie
We must be committed to faithfulness… (vv15-17)
because our God is faithful… (vv18-20)
all his promises are fulfilled in Christ
And he has equipped us for faithfulness (vv21-22)
by giving us his Holy Spirit

2 Corinthians 1:8-14 - Tim Smylie
There is no trouble that puts us beyond the reach of God’s life-giving power (vv8-10)
Our relationships with one another are seriously significant for our experience of God’s life-giving power (vv11-14)

2 Corinthians 1:1-7 - Tim Smylie
God our Father is our all-sufficient source of comfort (vv1-4a)
We are to be channels of God’s comfort (vv4b-7)