# Unit 4: 2 Corinthians

# Week 1: Suffering, Forgiveness, & Triumph

**Title:** Suffering, forgiveness, and triumph

**Objective:**

- Give an introduction to the epistle
- Explain suffering in light of the chapter 1
- Explain forgiveness in light of the chapter 2

**Resources:**

- [Catena Bible Commentary](https://catenabible.com/2cor/1)
- [HEMY Bible Study(Includes material)](http://www.suscopts.org/diocese/bishop/bible-study/second-epistle-to-the-corinthians/)
- [Fr Dawoud Lamie's Bible study (Easy Arabic)](https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCLOSqMJkJgseK57kQL8R6S1nszlDJzF2)
- [Fr Tadros Y Malaty commentary](https://onedrive.live.com/?cid=67000DBCF3EF5901&id=67000DBCF3EF5901%21885&parId=67000DBCF3EF5901%21540&o=OneUp)

**Reading:**

- <span data-sheets-userformat="{"2":12865,"3":{"1":0},"9":1,"12":0,"15":"Calibri","16":9}" data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"1 Samuel 1-3"}">General</span>
    - 2 Corinthians 1-2

**Key verse(s):**

- "Now thanks *be* to God who always leads us in triumph in Christ, and through us diffuses the fragrance of His knowledge in every place." 2 Corinthians 2:14

**Comments:**

**Review questions:**

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# Week 2: The Message of the Gospel

**Title:**

**Objective:**

- What does it mean "you are our epistle"?
- The message of the Gospel 
    - The Gospel is superior to the Law
    - The Gospel is light to those who believe
    - The Gospel is power and hope to those who believe
- Assurance of the Resurrection
- Reconciliation with God

**Resources:**

- [Catena Bible Commentary](https://catenabible.com/2cor/1)
- [HEMY Bible Study(Includes material)](http://www.suscopts.org/diocese/bishop/bible-study/second-epistle-to-the-corinthians/)
    - [https://notes.morcous.com/books/2-corinthians/page/chapter-3](https://notes.morcous.com/books/2-corinthians/page/chapter-3)
    - [https://notes.morcous.com/books/2-corinthians/page/chapter-4](https://notes.morcous.com/books/2-corinthians/page/chapter-4)
    - [https://notes.morcous.com/books/2-corinthians/page/chapter-5](https://notes.morcous.com/books/2-corinthians/page/chapter-5)
- [Fr Dawoud Lamie's Bible study (Easy Arabic)](https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCLOSqMJkJgseK57kQL8R6S1nszlDJzF2)
- [Fr Tadros Y Malaty commentary](https://onedrive.live.com/?cid=67000DBCF3EF5901&id=67000DBCF3EF5901%21885&parId=67000DBCF3EF5901%21540&o=OneUp)

**Reading:**

- <span data-sheets-userformat="{"2":12865,"3":{"1":0},"9":1,"12":0,"15":"Calibri","16":9}" data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"1 Samuel 1-3"}">General</span>
    - 2 Corinthians 3-5

**Key verse(s):**

- "Now then, we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God were pleading through us: we implore *you* on Christ’s behalf, be reconciled to God" 2 Corinthians 5:20

**Comments:**

**Review questions:**

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# Week 3: Holiness & Repentance

**Title:** Holiness and Repentance

**Objective:**

- Marks of the ministry
- God's children are holy
- The result of the first epistle and the joy of repentance

**Resources:**

- [Catena Bible Commentary](https://catenabible.com/2cor/1)
- [HEMY Bible Study(Includes material)](http://www.suscopts.org/diocese/bishop/bible-study/second-epistle-to-the-corinthians/)
- [Fr Dawoud Lamie's Bible study (Easy Arabic)](https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCLOSqMJkJgseK57kQL8R6S1nszlDJzF2)
- [Fr Tadros Y Malaty commentary](https://onedrive.live.com/?cid=67000DBCF3EF5901&id=67000DBCF3EF5901%21885&parId=67000DBCF3EF5901%21540&o=OneUp)

**Reading:**

- <span data-sheets-userformat="{"2":12865,"3":{"1":0},"9":1,"12":0,"15":"Calibri","16":9}" data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"1 Samuel 1-3"}">General</span>
    - 2 Corinthians 6-7

**Key verse(s):**

- "Do not be unequally yoked together with unbelievers. For what fellowship has righteousness with lawlessness? And what communion has light with darkness? " 2 Corinthians 6:14

**Comments:**

**Review questions:**

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# Week 4: Generosity in giving

**Title:** Generosity in giving

**Objective:**

- St Paul asks the Corinthians to give themselves before they give their money
- We learned giving from Christ
- When we give, we give in abundance.

**Resources:**

- [Catena Bible Commentary](https://catenabible.com/2cor/1)
- [HEMY Bible Study(Includes material)](http://www.suscopts.org/diocese/bishop/bible-study/second-epistle-to-the-corinthians/)
- [Fr Dawoud Lamie's Bible study (Easy Arabic)](https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCLOSqMJkJgseK57kQL8R6S1nszlDJzF2)
- [Fr Tadros Y Malaty commentary](https://onedrive.live.com/?cid=67000DBCF3EF5901&id=67000DBCF3EF5901%21885&parId=67000DBCF3EF5901%21540&o=OneUp)

**Reading:**

- <span data-sheets-userformat="{"2":12865,"3":{"1":0},"9":1,"12":0,"15":"Calibri","16":9}" data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"1 Samuel 1-3"}">General</span>
    - 2 Corinthians 8-9

**Key verse(s):**

- "God loves a cheerful giver." 2 Corinthians 9:7

**Comments:**

**Review questions:**

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# Week 5: St Paul defend his Apostleship

**Title:** St Paul defend his Apostleship

**Objective:**

- St Paul defends his apostleship and his authority
- St Paul as a servant
- Warning against false prophets

**Resources:**

- [Catena Bible Commentary](https://catenabible.com/2cor/1)
- [HEMY Bible Study(Includes material)](http://www.suscopts.org/diocese/bishop/bible-study/second-epistle-to-the-corinthians/)
- [Fr Dawoud Lamie's Bible study (Easy Arabic)](https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCLOSqMJkJgseK57kQL8R6S1nszlDJzF2)
- [Fr Tadros Y Malaty commentary](https://onedrive.live.com/?cid=67000DBCF3EF5901&id=67000DBCF3EF5901%21885&parId=67000DBCF3EF5901%21540&o=OneUp)

**Reading:**

- <span data-sheets-userformat="{"2":12865,"3":{"1":0},"9":1,"12":0,"15":"Calibri","16":9}" data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"1 Samuel 1-3"}">General</span>
    - 2 Corinthians 10-11

**Key verse(s):**

- "<span class="text 2Cor-10-17" id="bkmrk-but%C2%A0%E2%80%9Che-who-glories%2C">But <span class="oblique">“he who glories, let him glory in the</span> <span class="small-caps divine-name">Lord</span><span class="oblique">.”</span> </span><span class="text 2Cor-10-18" id="bkmrk-18%C2%A0for-not-he-who-co"><sup class="versenum">18 </sup>For not he who commends himself is approved, but whom the Lord commends." 2 Corinthians 10:17-18</span>

**Comments:**

**Review questions:**

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# Week 6: Humility and the servant

**Title:** Humility and the servant

**Objective:**

- St Paul's vision of Paradise
- His weakness and God's grace
- St PAul coming again with authority

**Resources:**

- [Catena Bible Commentary](https://catenabible.com/2cor/1)
- [HEMY Bible Study(Includes material)](http://www.suscopts.org/diocese/bishop/bible-study/second-epistle-to-the-corinthians/)
- [Fr Dawoud Lamie's Bible study (Easy Arabic)](https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCLOSqMJkJgseK57kQL8R6S1nszlDJzF2)
- [Fr Tadros Y Malaty commentary](https://onedrive.live.com/?cid=67000DBCF3EF5901&id=67000DBCF3EF5901%21885&parId=67000DBCF3EF5901%21540&o=OneUp)

**Reading:**

- <span data-sheets-userformat="{"2":12865,"3":{"1":0},"9":1,"12":0,"15":"Calibri","16":9}" data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"1 Samuel 1-3"}">General</span>
    - 2 Corinthians 12-13

**Key verse(s):**

- "“My grace is sufficient for you, for My strength is made perfect in weakness.”" 2 Corinthians 12:9

**Comments:**

**Review questions:**

<div class="pointer-container" id="bkmrk-%C2%A0"><div class="pointer anim is-page-editable"><svg class="svg-icon" data-icon="link" role="presentation" viewbox="0 0 24 24" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"></svg><div class="input-group inline block"> <button class="button outline icon" data-clipboard-target="#pointer-url" title="Copy Link" type="button"><svg class="svg-icon" data-icon="copy" role="presentation" viewbox="0 0 24 24" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"></svg></button></div><svg class="svg-icon" data-icon="edit" role="presentation" viewbox="0 0 24 24" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"></svg></div></div>**Homework:**