• II Corinthians 1:1-11
• Introduction:
  • It is generally understood that II Corinthians was written by Paul shortly after I Corinthians. It was written from Macedonia about A.D. 57.
  • Purpose of the book:
    • To commend the Corinthians for correcting some of the things Paul rebuked them for in I Corinthians.
    • Give further instruction and admonition about the collection for the needy saints in Jerusalem (II Corinthians 8-9).
    • To rebuke those who were still tearing Paul down and advocating Judaism.
  • II Corinthians 1:2 – Peace: See Philippians 4:7.
  • II Corinthians 1:4 – Overcoming afflictions: See James 2:2.
  • II Corinthians 1:6-9 – Paul was God-centered, but also focused on the needs of the Christians in Corinth. He had great confidence that they would continue to do what was right.
  • II Corinthians 1:11 – This shows that Paul wanted people to pray for him and for his physical deliverance. This shows it is right to pray for physical things.

• II Samuel 19:31-39 – Barzillai the Gileadite
• God says there is value in age, so we need to get over ageism.
  • Proverbs 16:31; 20:29
  • I Timothy 5:1-3, 9-10; 3:6
  • Leviticus 19:32
• Let’s put this into practice!
  • Advice from a few wise voices at Benchley …
  • Philippians 3:17; Titus 2:2-5
  • Marriage
    • Genesis 2:24
  • Parenting
    • Proverbs 29:15
    • Colossians 3:21
  • General advice
    • James 2:1-4, 8-9
    • Colossians 4:6

• Train children to respect and obey authority (continued):
  • Consider the following views (continued):
    • “I love my child too much to discipline him/her”
      • Hebrews 12:7-8
      • Proverbs 13:24
    • “Wait till your father gets home!” or “Wait till your mother gets home!”
      • Proverbs 1:8
      • Proverbs 19:26
      • Ephesians 6:1-3
• (Grand)parenting applications: training children to respect and obey authority

Specific Goal

Passage(s) to discuss & guide

Ways (grand)parents can exemplify and teach

Temptations and hindrances

Behaviors to correct

Reject the entitlement mentality

Luke 17:7-10; Philippians 4:11-12; II Thessalonians 3:10

Work hard; don’t expect bosses to give you special handouts

Culture of low expectations and little work ethic; lazy parents

“Gimme gimme gimme!”

Listen well

II Kings 17:13-14; Proverbs 2:1ff; 12:15; 18:13, 17

Model active listening; have them explain what you just said.

Distracted, disinterested, planning what to say

Interrupting

Be respectful and considerate in a disagreement

Acts 18:4; 26:24-25

Let kids observe you settling disputes properly; don’t jump in and settle every conflict for them.

Impatience, selfishness

Tendency not to share, negotiate, compromise

• I Corinthians 16:1-24
• I Corinthians 16:1-2 – Paul directs the Christians to set aside and save as each prospers. This is specifically talking about some kind of pooled treasury because otherwise it would defeat Paul’s stated purpose at the end of verse 2: “so that there be no collections when I come.”
  • Some argue that this collection was not to preach the gospel, which is true. These funds in this case were specifically earmarked for benevolence. Other scriptures tell us the treasury can be used for other needs, but this is the only passage that tells us how to get the money into the treasury.
• I Corinthians 16:8-9 – Paul had found great opportunities for teaching in Ephesus. See Acts 19.
• I Corinthians 16:23-24 – This is the best that we can wish for Christians anywhere.

• Luke 1:26-39; 2:10-20
• Her purity of life. Luke 1:27
  • Hebrews 13:4
  • Isaiah 7:14 – Prophecy of Jesus’ virgin birth.
• Her faith
  • Faith is conviction that is produced by testimony.
• Her submissiveness
  • Luke 1:38 – Mary accepted the responsibility of motherhood based on the angel’s testimony.
• Her spirituality
  • Luke 1:46-50
  • A worldly-minded woman would not be suitable to bring Jesus into the world.
• Her humility
  • Luke 2:19