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 HEMY Bible Study(Includes material) Fr Dawoud Lamie's Bible study (Easy Arabic) Fr Tadros Y Malaty commentary Reading: General 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:   Homework: 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 HEMY Bible Study(Includes material) 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-5   Fr Dawoud Lamie's Bible study (Easy Arabic) Fr Tadros Y Malaty commentary Reading: General 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:   Homework: 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 HEMY Bible Study(Includes material) Fr Dawoud Lamie's Bible study (Easy Arabic) Fr Tadros Y Malaty commentary Reading: General 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:   Homework: 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 HEMY Bible Study(Includes material) Fr Dawoud Lamie's Bible study (Easy Arabic) Fr Tadros Y Malaty commentary Reading: General 2 Corinthians 8-9 Key verse(s): "God loves a cheerful giver." 2 Corinthians 9:7 Comments: Review questions:   Homework: 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 HEMY Bible Study(Includes material) Fr Dawoud Lamie's Bible study (Easy Arabic) Fr Tadros Y Malaty commentary Reading: General 2 Corinthians 10-11 Key verse(s): " But  “he who glories, let him glory in the   Lord .”   18  For not he who commends himself is approved, but whom the Lord commends." 2 Corinthians 10:17-18 Comments: Review questions:   Homework: 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 HEMY Bible Study(Includes material) Fr Dawoud Lamie's Bible study (Easy Arabic) Fr Tadros Y Malaty commentary Reading: General 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:   Homework: