Lesson 480: 2 Corinthians 13:4
The Blueprint — The Verse
For He was indeed crucified in weakness, yet He lives by God’s power. For we are also weak in Him, yet by God’s power we will live with Him concerning you.
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The Context — The History
PaulAlso known as the Apostle Paul or Saul of Tarsus, he is the most influential missionary and writer of the New Testament. Originally a Pharisee who persecuted Christians, Paul experienced a dramatic encounter with the risen Jesus and became a devoted messenger of the gospel. He traveled widely, planted churches across the Roman world, and wrote letters that form a... More closed 2 Corinthians with warnings, appeals, and final greetings after defending his ministry throughout the letter. He prepared to visit them a third time with accountability.
The Narrative — The Lead-Up
PaulAlso known as the Apostle Paul or Saul of Tarsus, he is the most influential missionary and writer of the New Testament. Originally a Pharisee who persecuted Christians, Paul experienced a dramatic encounter with the risen Jesus and became a devoted messenger of the gospel. He traveled widely, planted churches across the Roman world, and wrote letters that form a... More called for self-examination and rejoiced in weakness when Christ's power rested on him. He ended noting that Christ was crucified in weakness yet lives by God's power — the pattern for believers who share His weakness and life.
The Echo — Follow-on Verses
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seeing that you seek a proof of Christ who speaks in me; who toward you is not weak, but is powerful in you.
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Examine your own selves, whether you are in the faithTrust in God’s character, promises, and guidance — choosing confidence in Him even when circumstances are uncertain. More. Test your own selves. Or don’t you know as to your own selves, that JesusJesus of Nazareth, also called the Christ or the Messiah, is the central figure of the New Testament and the fulfillment of God’s redemptive plan. Born in the line of David, He taught with divine authority, performed miracles, and revealed the kingdom of God. Through His crucifixion and resurrection, Jesus provides atonement, salvation, and restored relationship with God. He is... More Christ is in you? — unless indeed you are disqualified.
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Discussion
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How is God's power perfected in human weakness?
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Why does PaulAlso known as the Apostle Paul or Saul of Tarsus, he is the most influential missionary and writer of the New Testament. Originally a Pharisee who persecuted Christians, Paul experienced a dramatic encounter with the risen Jesus and became a devoted messenger of the gospel. He traveled widely, planted churches across the Roman world, and wrote letters that form a... More highlight the cross's weakness alongside resurrection power?
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Where might weakness be an opening for Christ's strength?