2 Corinthians - Part 25

2 Corinthians 12 Part II

2 Corinthians 12:1-13 - …for building up and not for tearing down

Because of the extraordinary greatness of the revelations, for this reason, to keep me from exalting myself, there was given to me a thorn in the flesh, a messenger of Satan to torment me—to keep me from exalting myself! 

Concerning this I pleaded with the Lord three times that it might leave me.  

And He has said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for power is perfected in weakness.” Most gladly, therefore, I will rather boast about my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may dwell in me. 

Application Questions

•He has said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for power is perfected in weakness.” What have you asked God to give or take away from you, certain that if he only changed it, it would help your life or your ministry? 

•How do you guys feel about there being a theme of this whole section of the book? What would you say that it is?

•If it’s building up and not tearing down, (like in 10:8, 12:19, and 13:10) how would your interactions look different if you were able to put that more into practice?