Author: Church Office

Small Group Questions
2 Corinthians 12:11—13:11
September 8, 2019
By: Caleb Brown

*You do NOT have to answer or discuss every question. Feel free to just pick a few. These are meant to guide you in truth. If you are having trouble answering a question, ask your small group leader to help you. They are committed to helping you develop as an authentic follower of Christ.
The COMMUNITY:
1. What is your favorite thing about Coastal Community Church?
Into the WORD/APPLICATION:
Here are some suggested sites in order to dive deeper into God's Word: blueletterbible.org, desiringgod.org/articles/all, biblos.com, ccel.org, logos.com, connect.ligonier.org, thegospelcoalition.org/channel/bible-and-theology.
What is the goal of the church? Why is church unity important when thinking about the role of the church?
Read 2 Corinthians 12:11-18.
a. What are some of the different ways Paul is trying to help protect the unity of the church?

b. In verse 14 Paul states, “And I will not be a burden, for I seek not what is yours but you.” What is the importance of this verse? How do we emulate this in our ministry?
3. Read 2 Corinthians 12:19-21, 13:1-4. We see Paul here list some of the aspects of an unhealthy church. Why is it important to recognize these flaws inside of the church? How do we confront these problems as believers in the body of Christ?
Read 2 Corinthians 13:5-8. What does healthy self-examination look like for a believer? What are the different ways we can examine ourselves? What do we do when we fail in these areas?
5. Read 2 Corinthians 13:9-11. What is the importance of restoration in the church? How do we practically seek this restoration? What does healthy restoration lead to?

SMALL GROUP PRIMER
Small Groups are a place where, in authentic community, we can honestly discuss how God’s word intersects with our daily lives.
Read Isaiah 9:1-7
What was the significance of each name in Isaiah 9:6 to the people of Isaiah’s time?
What is the purpose off Jesus’ reign in your life? In the world?
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