Welcome to our study of the Book of 2 Corinthians, one of Paul’s most personal and heartfelt letters. Written out of a relationship marked by difficulty, correction, restoration, and deep affection, this letter gives us a remarkable glimpse into Paul’s heart as a servant of Christ and into the grace of God that sustains His people through suffering.
Throughout 2 Corinthians, Paul speaks honestly about hardship, weakness, opposition, and discouragement. Yet these struggles never have the final word. Again and again, he points to the God who comforts us in tribulation, displays His power through fragile vessels, transforms us into the image of Christ, and assures us that His grace is sufficient.
As we journey through this letter, we’ll discover that the Christian life is not defined by self-sufficiency or outward strength. God’s power is often displayed most clearly through surrendered weakness, faithful endurance, and lives wholly devoted to Christ.
Join us as we explore Paul’s deeply personal words and learn what it means to depend on God’s strength, receive His comfort, walk faithfully in ministry, live generously, and remain wholeheartedly devoted to Jesus.
Our study of 2 Corinthians is designed to deepen your understanding of God’s grace while encouraging you to trust Him through every season of the Christian life. Whether you’re studying individually or participating with a group, each companion guide will help you engage with God’s Word and apply its truths to your daily walk with Christ.
To get the most from your study:
Through this study, you’ll be encouraged to rely less upon your own strength and more upon the grace and power of God at work within you.
Why Study 2 Corinthians?
The Book of 2 Corinthians is more than a letter about Paul’s ministry. It is a deeply personal testimony of what it looks like to follow Christ through hardship, disappointment, weakness, and opposition while remaining confident in God’s faithfulness.
In 2 Corinthians, we see:
This study invites you to see weakness differently, trust God more deeply in suffering, serve Him faithfully, give generously, and live with wholehearted devotion to Christ. Through Paul’s testimony, we’ll discover that our limitations do not hinder God’s work. They can become the very places where His strength and grace are most clearly displayed.
Week # | Study | Companion Guide | Sermons |
|---|---|---|---|
1 | 2 Corinthians 1:20 | ||
2 | 2 Corinthians 1:3-4 | ||
3 | 2 Corinthians 4:7 | ||
4 | 2 Corinthians 1 | ||
5 | 2 Corinthians 2:4 | ||
6 | 2 Corinthians 3-4 | Companion Guide | |
7 | 2 Corinthians 5:1-9 | Companion Guide | |
8 | 2 Corinthians 5:10-21 | Companion Guide | |
9 | 2 Corinthians 6:14-18 | Companion Guide | |
10 | 2 Corinthians 6 | Companion Guide | |
11 | 2 Corinthians 7:8-10 | Companion Guide | |
12 | 2 Corinthians 7 | Companion Guide | |
13 | 2 Corinthians 9:7 | Companion Guide | |
14 | 2 Corinthians 8:1-15 | Companion Guide | |
15 | 2 Corinthians 10:3-5 | Companion Guide | |
16 | 2 Corinthians 8-9 | Companion Guide | |
17 | 2 Corinthians 10:3-5 | Companion Guide | |
18 | 2 Corinthians 12:7-10 | Companion Guide | |
19 | 2 Corinthians 10:1-11:14 | Companion Guide | |
20 | 2 Corinthians 11:14-30 | Companion Guide | |
21 | 2 Corinthians 11:30-12:10 | Companion Guide | |
22 | 2 Corinthians 13:11 | Companion Guide | |
23 | 2 Corinthians 12-13 | Companion Guide |
How can correction be an expression of love? In 2 Corinthians 2:4, Paul’s anguish and tears reveal the heart behind his difficult words to the Corinthians. Biblical love does not avoid necessary truth, but it speaks that truth with compassion, humility, and a genuine desire for another person’s good.
What can we trust when suffering overwhelms us, plans change, and relationships become complicated? In 2 Corinthians 1, Paul points us repeatedly to the character of God: He comforts us, teaches us dependence, works through the prayers of His people, and remains faithful when circumstances are uncertain. Through it all, Jesus Christ remains the unchanging “Yes” behind every promise of God.
Why would God place His greatest treasure in fragile, ordinary people? In 2 Corinthians 4:7, Paul shows us that our weakness is not an obstacle to God’s power. We are earthen vessels carrying the priceless treasure of Christ, so that when His power is displayed through our lives, the glory unmistakably belongs to Him.
What happens to our suffering when we place it in the hands of the God of all comfort? In 2 Corinthians 1:3–4, Paul shows us that God meets us in our trouble with mercy, strength, and help. Then, in His grace, the comfort we receive becomes something we can carry into the lives of others.
Can we still trust God when circumstances do not unfold the way we expected? In 2 Corinthians 1:20, Paul points us to Jesus Christ as the answer. Every promise of God finds its certainty in Him, giving us an unshakable foundation for trusting God even when we cannot yet see what He is doing.
How can believers remain faithful when truth is distorted and compromise enters the church? Jude calls Christians to contend for the faith, recognize spiritual deception, remain firmly rooted in God’s Word, and compassionately help those who are drifting. Though Jude gives serious warnings, his message ends with tremendous hope: God is able to keep His people from stumbling and bring them safely into His presence with exceeding joy.