Ministry of Mercy

Immanuel Baptist Richmond

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Ministry of Mercy

2 Corinthians 4:1-6

August 25, 2019 • Michael Wilburn, Senior Pastor

Application Questions:

Why is there a danger of losing heart in Christian work? How does God’s mercy keep Christians from discouragement?

What does it mean to be spiritually blind (2 Corinthians 4:4)? Who blinds? What are results of spiritual blindness? What cures blindness?

What are practical works a Christian can do to “serve for Jesus’ sake”?

Where did God say, “Let light shine out of darkness”? Why is light a metaphor for the Gospel? How does the theme of light unite the whole Bible?

Testing the Saints

December 29, 2019 • Michael Wilburn, Senior Pastor

Application Questions: Scripture calls for self-examination “so see whether you are in the faith” (2 Corinthians 13:5). How do you test your faith? How should you pray for someone you love who persists in sin while professing their salvation? Of the final five commands given by Paul in 2 Corinthians 13:11, pick the most needed and most difficult for you now. What does your obedience to these reveal? Why would anyone gladly become weak in order that others may grow strong?

Showing Weakness

December 22, 2019 • Michael Wilburn, Senior Pastor

Application Questions: What was Paul’s thorn in the flesh? What applications can be made to your own weakness and troubles? Considering your own limitations, how has God taught you to be content in weakness? In what sense is God's grace sufficient for you? How does grace change the way you view your limitations? What is God’s purpose when he answers “no” to your prayer?

Bearing Shame

December 15, 2019 • Michael Wilburn, Senior Pastor

Application Questions: What does it mean to “put on airs”? How do Christians unwittingly do this before unbelievers? After reading through the Apostle Paul’s list of troubles (2 Corinthians 11:23-28), list your own series of afflictions. What has God taught you that could only be learned through difficulty? Do you suffer from insomnia or anxiety? What can be learned from Paul’s experience about how a Christian should deal with the mind and emotions? Why does Paul refer to churches as a burden? Who is responsible to bear the burdens of the church today?