Learning lessons from changed plans

2Corinthians 1: 15 – 2:4

When is a time that an employer, friend, or even yourself radically changed plans at the last minute? How did that make you feel?

Bases on this text, describe the kind of relationship that Paul has with the church in Corinth.
What are the feelings that he has for this church? Why does he care so deeply for them?
What is the current state of their relationship at the point he is writing this letter?
What is causing this relational tension from Paul’s side? From Corinth’s perspective?

How does Paul go about defending his change of travel plans?
Why does Paul spend so much time focusing on God’s faithfulness in his explanation?
What does Paul tell them about our relationship with God implied by God’s faithfulness?

What are some of the promises that God has fulfilled through the life of Jesus?
What are some ways that you need to do a better job standing firm in your faith?
What mission has God anointed you with his Spirit to accomplish?
How are you going about that? How are you going to start or improve your efforts?
Why is it vitally important to us that God has placed his “seal of ownership” on us?
What amazing kind promise is God making to us that our receiving of the Spirit is a down payment?