THE GOD OF ALL COMFORT

2 Corinthians 1:1-24

Key Verse 3

Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort,

1. Read verses 1-11. How did Paul greet the Corinthian church? (1-2) What reasons does Paul give for praising God despite sufferings and troubles? (3-7) Describe his sufferings in the province of Asia. (8, 9a) What did Paul learn through this suffering? (9b-11)

2. Read verses 12-20. What did Paul rely on in serving the Corinthians believers? (12-14) What was Paul's original plan in visiting Corinth? (15-16) Why should Paul change his plan? (17-20)

3. Read verses 21-24. What did God do for both Paul and the Corinthians? (21-22) How did Paul defend himself and help their faith? (23-24 )