By Michael C. Mack 1. Dr. John Henry Jowett said, “Ministry that costs nothing accomplishes nothing.” Do you agree or disagree? Why? Read 2 Corinthians 4:1-15. 2. Why does Paul say he and his team have not lost heart? (Also see v. 16.) What helped them maintain that attitude? 3. What personal standards for […]
By David Faust A wise axiom says, “You cannot train a horse with shouts and expect it to obey a whisper.” In healthy families, parents speak truth to their children, but they do it in love. In healthy churches, leaders set the tone by communicating well. In healthy workplaces, employees understand their company’s mission […]
By Sam E. Stone Paul’s suffering is mentioned throughout this second letter to the Corinthians, especially in chapters 4, 6, and 11. When the Lord called him into his service, he revealed his plan to use Paul as a “chosen instrument to carry my name before the Gentiles.” He added, “I will show him […]
Betty B. Gray Recently at a large convention, I was putting up my Encourage Me Ministry display. Let’s correct that statement—I was watching and supervising my daughter and son-in-law set up my booth. I noticed a lady nearby standing and watching. I did not recognize her, but knowing it had to be someone who […]
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 […]
