Daily Reading Personal Application Questions
2 Corinthians Chapter 6
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 6
1. Paul has just told the Corinthians in 5:20,21 that he begs that they be reconciled to God through Christ; that Christ was made to be sin on their behalf so that they could be made righteous in Him. Now, what does he urge them "not" to do with this information? vs.1
2. When is the acceptable time to be saved? vs. 2
3. Paul does not want their ministry to them to be discredited in any way. He tries to live in such a way that he is an example of God's love and care for them. List below the many things they had endured for the sake of the Lord as servants of God on their behalf. vs.4-10 - *I made a list of 27 things - how many do you find? Make a List below:
4. How was Paul able to endure these things and show them genuine love? vs.6,7
5. What do you think "weapons of righteousness" are? How do you think this compares to Ephesians 6:10-18?
6. Read 2 Corin. 6:10 again. Can we rejoice while we are sorrowful? Can we make others rich when we are poor? How can we possess all things and yet have nothing? Share your thoughts about how these things can be true.
7. Paul had shared his life and his heart openly with the Corinthian church. He wanted them to open wide to them and receive their message as well. (vs.11-13). What was Paul's earnest plea with them and why was it so important to him that they understand? vs.14-16
8. Do you believe this would be only in the case of marriage or can you think of other ways that we are "bound" or "yoked" with unbelievers if we are not careful?
9. We know this does not mean not to have relationships with the lost in the world; that is how we can share with them by being their friend, listening to them, praying for them, etc. Read 1 Corinthians 5:9-11. What was Paul clear about in these verses?
10. What is the difference in associating with the unbelievers and being "bound" to the unbelievers? How would you explain it?
11. God wants to be a father to us and welcome us into His family, but what does He require that we separate from? 2 Corin. 6:17,18
12. Think through the lesson today. What is your summary notes and your prayer today?
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