Weekly Teaching Reflection

June 28th Reflection

Discussion Questions

1. The Corinthians judged leaders "by appearances" (2 Corinthians 10:7). Where do you see that same temptation in our culture or in the church today? How do we tend to define who is "successful" or "spiritually mature"?

2. Paul chose to boast in weakness rather than accomplishments (2 Corinthians 11:30). What kinds of weakness do you most naturally hide, manage, or try to overcome before letting others see them?

3. Why do you think weakness makes us uncomfortable? What fears rise up when you imagine being honest about your limitations?

4. Looking at the pattern throughout Scripture (Abraham and Sarah, Moses, Gideon, David, the disciples), what stands out to you about the kinds of people God repeatedly chooses?

5. Paul heard Jesus say, "My grace is sufficient for you" (2 Corinthians 12:9). Can you think of a season in your life where you reached the end of your own strength and experienced God's presence or provision in a deeper way?

6. Which of these practices challenges you the most and why?

   • Stop pretending

   • Surrender control

   • Embrace hiddenness and smallness

   • Stop measuring power like the world

7. The teaching suggested that our weakness may not always be something God is trying to remove immediately. How does that idea sit with you? Is it freeing, difficult, encouraging, or frustrating?

8. Jesus becomes compelling when people see His grace sustaining weak people. How might your relationships, workplace, family, or community change if people saw more honesty and dependence on Christ in you?