2 Corinthians Chapter 3
1. What can you apply to your life from today's reading?
2. What portion of this chapter stands out to you?
3. How would you describe the theme of the chapter to someone who does not know much about the Bible?
4. What example did you find to follow?
5. Was there an error (sin) you found to avoid?
6. Did you find a duty (command) to obey?
7. How will reading this chapter effect your life from now on?
8. Pick a verse to meditate on and try to memorize it.
9. Was there a promise to claim?
10. What is your summary and prayer today?
Observation Questions For
2 Corinthians Chapter 3
1. What was the letter of commendation or the confirmation that Paul and those with him were true apostles of the Lord? vs.1-3
2. Where was this letter written and how was it manifested to others? vs. 2-3
3. Paul did not feel that he was adequate for anything coming from himself. Who made him an adequate servant and how did it happen?
There is a contrast between the letter (the law of God) and the Spirit (the grace of God through faith in Jesus).
4. What does Paul call the letter of law and what does he say about it? Find 7 points to list from vs. 7-18
5. What does Paul call life in the Spirit? Find 7 points to list from vs. 7-18
6. What happens to the hearts and minds of the Jewish listeners when they hear the laws of Moses read, even today? vs.14-16
7. How can they or anyone begin to understand the Scriptures and the Spirit of life and grace? vs.14-16
8. What happens where the Spirit of the Lord is? vs. 17
9. As believers looking into a mirror at the glory of the Lord, what is happening to us by the Spirit of God? vs. 18
Application:
1. Are there those who you have shared the Lord with and discipled in His Word so that they are letters from God that all men can read, just by their lives and testimonies?
2. If not, begin to share your knowledge of the Scriptures with others and help them grow in their walk with the Lord. It is the greatest reward in being His servant, passing the life of the Spirit and the power of the Word on to others. If you don't feel adequate for this, ask yourself if Paul did? No, he knew God made him adequate (equipped) and the Lord will do the same for you as you spend time in His Word, prayer, and fellowship with believers. Do you realize this calling in your life to become equipped to help others so that all can read our lives and come to want to know Him as well? What will you do to help yourself become adequate (equipped)?
3. As you read about the Law of God that came through Moses in the Old Testament fading and being replaced by God's Spirit of Grace in Jesus, what thoughts come to your mind? Are you experiencing chains and bondage, feeling condemned and unable to meet all the requirements of the Law? Have you realized that Jesus completely satisfied the Father by meeting every requirement on your behalf? That is why in Christ Jesus, there is the Spirit of Liberty. You are free and no longer under the condemnation of the law. If you have not experienced this realization, start off this new year with that newness of the Spirit and let the shackles fall. Amen. Jesus has set you free.
4. Do you realize that as you look into the Word of God, into Jesus who is God's Word, His expression of love, grace, and forgiveness - you are changed not immediately but from glory to glory. What ways will you determine to walk in this year to look into His way in His word to experience this change and liberty in His Spirit of Grace?
Your personal thoughts and prayers for today:
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