Monday, May 22, 2023

2 Corinthians 10 = May 22



2 Corinthians 10



Apostolic Defense (2 Corinthians 10-13)
https://youtu.be/V2hO94gHsoE






Other Resources:
The Meekness of Christ 2 Corinthians 10


 

Document for DBS

Series: Our Struggle “Engaging in Spiritual Warfare”

We are in a battle. Not a battle of politics or militaries or nations. Our struggle is not against flesh and blood; it is against the powers of darkness that confront us daily. You don’t need to feel defeated or discouraged. God has made a way to redeem your struggle and give you victory!

Title: The Battle” (2 Corinthians 10:1-5)

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Opening Thoughts: We are in a war against evil -- a war not distant or removed from our daily lives. It is being fought on the battleground of our hearts and minds. How do we engage in this battle and come out on the right side?

v  Tension and Conflict (Feel ready for a fight)

o   Speech: “Once more unto the breach, dear friends, once more”

§  https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poems/56972/speech-once-more-unto-the-breach-dear-friends-once-more

In peace there's nothing so becomes a man

As modest stillness and humility:

But when the blast of war blows in our ears,

Then imitate the action of the tiger;

Stiffen the sinews, summon up the blood,

Disguise fair nature with hard-favored rage;


v  Ephesians 6:12 NIV - For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms.

o   Your enemy is the evil one and the powers of this world

o   We feel this constant conflict not just “out there” in culture or in our digital newsfeeds but inside the fabric of our own minds and bodies. A kind of inner tug-of-war that is emotionally exhausting and spiritually depleting, a tearing at the fabric of our soul’s peace. – John Mark Comer

o   Deceptive ideas > Disordered desires > Sinful society

o   Artificial Intelligence

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Text: 2 Corinthians 10:1-6

Paul’s Defense of His Ministry

10 By the humility and gentleness of Christ, I appeal to you—I, Paul, who am “timid” when face to face with you, but “bold” toward you when away! I beg you that when I come I may not have to be as bold as I expect to be toward some people who think that we live by the standards of this worldFor though we live in the world, we do not wage war as the world does. The weapons we fight with are not the weapons of the world. On the contrary, they have divine power to demolish strongholds. We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to ChristAnd we will be ready to punish every act of disobedience, once your obedience is complete.

 

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Summarize the main story: Describe the events of the story in your own words.

v  Review and retell the story.

Reflections for applications:

v   Romans 12:2 NIV - Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.

v  Why all the warfare language?

v  We demolish the strongholds of lies by taking every thought captive

o   Satan’s lies are powerless until you believe them

v  This week: Capture your thoughts

 

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Digging Questions:

·         How will you respond to God’s “In Our Struggle”? What transformative move needs to be made?

·         What do these biblical texts tell you about God and His nature?

·         What is God calling us (me and you individually) to do?

Take Away Challenges

·         What has the Holy Spirit revealed to you in this passage? How will you apply it to your life this week?

·         Whom do you know who needs to hear this?

·         What is God bringing to your attention in this discussion? What beliefs, thoughts or actions need to be addressed or changed?

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Sunday sermon link https://youtu.be/AEHYSC8PRgs

Kevin’s Blog Link to more resources:       Click here for Kevin’s Blog Notes

Comments and resources with some more resources:

https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=2+Corinthians+10%3A1-6&version=NIV

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