Who would like to share a highlight, praise report, or testimony from this week?
What did you learn from this week’s sermon?
What was your most important accomplishment this week?
What did you learn from what we just read?
Have you ever experienced a painful correction that got you back on track and helped you to live a better life? Tell us about it.
How grateful are you for the forgiveness you have experienced through Jesus? How would you feel if that was taken away from you because you refused to forgive somone else?
Is there anyone in your life that you had to forgive? Is there anyone in your life that you still need to forgive?
What is one thing you have learned from today’s lesson?
Who are you praying for to be saved?
Who can you invite to the next meeting?
What are your prayer requests?
2 Corinthians 2:1-11 (NLT) 2 So I decided that I would not bring you grief with another painful visit. 2 For if I cause you grief, who will make me glad? Certainly not someone I have grieved. 3 That is why I wrote to you as I did, so that when I do come, I won’t be grieved by the very ones who ought to give me the greatest joy. Surely you all know that my joy comes from your being joyful. 4 I wrote that letter in great anguish, with a troubled heart and many tears. I didn’t want to grieve you, but I wanted to let you know how much love I have for you. 5 I am not overstating it when I say that the man who caused all the trouble hurt all of you more than he hurt me. 6 Most of you opposed him, and that was punishment enough. 7 Now, however, it is time to forgive and comfort him. Otherwise he may be overcome by discouragement. 8 So I urge you now to reaffirm your love for him. 9 I wrote to you as I did to test you and see if you would fully comply with my instructions. 10 When you forgive this man, I forgive him, too. And when I forgive whatever needs to be forgiven, I do so with Christ’s authority for your benefit, 11 so that Satan will not outsmart us. For we are familiar with his evil schemes.
Hebrews 12:11 (CEV) - It is never fun to be corrected. In fact, at the time it is always painful. But if we learn to obey by being corrected, we will do right and live at peace.
Hebrews 12:6 (AMP) - For the Lord disciplines and corrects those whom He loves, And He punishes every son whom He receives and welcomes [to His heart].”
Matthew 6:15 (NLT) - But if you refuse to forgive others, your Father will not forgive your sins.
Romans 3:23 (GW) - Because all people have sinned, they have fallen short of God’s glory.
Ephesians 4:26-27 (AMP) - 26 Be angry [at sin—at immorality, at injustice, at ungodly behavior], yet do not sin; do not let your anger [cause you shame, nor allow it to] last until the sun goes down. 27 And do not give the devil an opportunity [to lead you into sin by holding a grudge, or nurturing anger, or harboring resentment, or cultivating bitterness].
Ephesisans 4:31-32 (NLT) - 31 Get rid of all bitterness, rage, anger, harsh words, and slander, as well as all types of evil behavior. 32 Instead, be kind to each other, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, just as God through Christ has forgiven you.
Giving freely and wholeheartedly brings great joy.
1 Chronicles 29:9 (NLT)
The people rejoiced over the offerings, for they had given freely and wholeheartedly to the Lord, and King David was filled with joy.
Encourage everyone to give their tithes and offerings.