Upon what grounds does Paul consider that he has actual authority in that church?
Why is Paul planning to be harsh with them on his next visit?
How do we know when it is appropriate to be harsh in how we minister to others?
Why is real authority so difficult for us to accept in our culture?
How can we become more open to godly authorities in our lives?
Spend 10 minutes meditating quietly on verse 4a.
Why is Paul bringing up the example of Jesus’ ministry again with them?
What are some ways that you have noticed your weakness in your life this week?
What are some ways that you have seen the life-giving power of God in your life?
What similar responses should we have in our lives both to power and weakness?
What do you need to change in your worldview to gain a “cross” perspective on life?
How does a person go about testing themselves to see if they really are a follower of Jesus?
Why does Paul tell them that they need to go through this painful personal inventory?
Why is Paul concerned that they may come up with a false impression of his walk?
What has convinced you in the past month of Jesus’ real presence in your life?
How can we ensure that we perform a fair evaluation on ourselves?
Why would it be particularly difficult to evaluate the sincerity of someone else’s walk?
How then can we discern if a leader should be followed or not?
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