Session 14: The Plan of God for the Future of Creation
Preparation Resources
1) Primary text: 2 Cor 5:11 - 6.2
2) Paul, A Biography reading (optional): Chapter 12: Corinth II
3) Tim Keller sermons:
Discussion Topics
1) Where would Paul have naturally gone first after being released from prison, and how would this have stimulated some old anxieties for him?
2) What had Paul so troubled? How does he describe those troubles, and why is this significant?
3) Describe some of the unique and unusual aspects of Paul’s second letter to the Corinthians.
4) What is the main theme of 2 Corinthians? Unpack some elements of that theme.
5) What kinds of things does Paul “boast” of in 2 Corinthians, and how does this function as a kind of parody of Greco-Roman culture (and also give us a glimpse into the heart of the Paul’s message)?
Session 14 Discussion Notes
1) Primary text: 2 Cor 5:11 - 6.2
2) Paul, A Biography reading (optional): Chapter 12: Corinth II
3) Tim Keller sermons:
Discussion Topics
1) Where would Paul have naturally gone first after being released from prison, and how would this have stimulated some old anxieties for him?
2) What had Paul so troubled? How does he describe those troubles, and why is this significant?
3) Describe some of the unique and unusual aspects of Paul’s second letter to the Corinthians.
4) What is the main theme of 2 Corinthians? Unpack some elements of that theme.
5) What kinds of things does Paul “boast” of in 2 Corinthians, and how does this function as a kind of parody of Greco-Roman culture (and also give us a glimpse into the heart of the Paul’s message)?
Session 14 Discussion Notes