Lesson 480: 2 Corinthians 13:4
Lesson 480: 2 Corinthians 13:4
2 Corinthians 13:4
The Blueprint — The Verse
For to be sure, he was crucified in weakness, yet he lives by God’s power. Likewise, we are weak in him, yet by God’s power we will live with him in our dealing with you.
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The Context — The History
Paul 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
Paul 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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2 Corinthians 13:3
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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Read the verse immediately before this lesson (2 Corinthians 13:3) to hear the lead-in to the passage.
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2 Corinthians 13:5
Examine your own selves, whether you are in the faith. Test your own selves. Or don’t you know as to your own selves, that Jesus Christ is in you? — unless indeed you are disqualified.
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Read the verse immediately after this lesson (2 Corinthians 13:5) to continue the passage.
Discussion
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How is God's power perfected in human weakness?
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Why does Paul highlight the cross's weakness alongside resurrection power?
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Where might weakness be an opening for Christ's strength?