Power in Weakness. 2 Corinthians. Part 7. God's Power in Repentance.

Read: 2 Corinthians 7:2 – 7:16

What do you notice? What stands out to you? What observations or questions does this passage raise?

Discuss:

In this passage, Paul talks about what it looks like to be committed to the Corinthians for their good, and what true repentance is.

• How does Paul demonstrate and talk about his commitment to the good of the Corinthians (in this passage and elsewhere)?
• How is this challenging for you in the relationships you are in?
• How does Paul talk about repentance – in terms of coming to realise wrong has been done and change is needed, and also what we do after that?
• How does this challenge you in areas of weakness, wrongdoing or bad attitudes?
• Apart from changes to behaviour, how is committing to prayerful self-examination, repentance, and life change an important part of our formation?
• How does it make an impact on those around us?
• Who could you invite to help and encourage you (as Titus helped and encouraged Paul) as you seek to commit to relationships and deal with wrongs?

Pray: that we might demonstrate a commitment to real relationships and transformation of our character, and that this might glorify God.