• The point of the whole thing: application!
    • Do I fully appreciate what the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit have done for me? Galatians 2:19-21
      • Galatians 3:24
    • Do I have the courage it takes to obey? John 12:42-43
      • Hebrews 13:4 – What if I live with my girlfriend and read this verse?
      • Acts 2:38 – What if I was baptized another way and read this?
    • Do I have the honesty to admit my faults? Luke 23:41-42
      • James 1:23-25
    • Am I humble enough to keep studying and re-evaluating? Acts 26:9
    • Do I understand the eternal consequences of my actions today? Hebrews 10:26-31
    • Will I take the initiative and do what I need to do? Ezekiel 33:30-33
  • Using your Bible: II Corinthians 9:7
    • Read the text! Always start this way!
    • Read the context
      • Paul writing to the church in Corinth. Lots of problems in that church.
      • II Corinthians 9:5-11 – immediate context
      • II Corinthians 8:1-5; I Corinthians 16:1-2; Romans 15:26 – extended context