2 Corinthians 3:11
For if what was fading away came with glory, how much greater is the glory of that which endures!
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of 2 Corinthians 3:11?

2. How does 2 Corinthians 3:11 emphasize the permanence of the new covenant?

3. What does "what was fading away" refer to in 2 Corinthians 3:11?

4. How can we live more fully in the glory of the new covenant?

5. How does 2 Corinthians 3:11 connect to Hebrews 8:6 about a better covenant?

6. What practical steps can we take to reflect God's enduring glory daily?

7. How does 2 Corinthians 3:11 contrast the old and new covenants?

8. What does "what was fading away" refer to in 2 Corinthians 3:11?

9. How does 2 Corinthians 3:11 emphasize the permanence of the new covenant?

10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 2 Corinthians 3?

11. Why endure current suffering for future glory?

12. If Moses’ shining face in 2 Corinthians 3:7–8 symbolized divine glory, how can that be scientifically or historically validated, and does it conflict with natural laws?

13. In 2 Corinthians 4:17, how can immense suffering be dismissed as 'light and momentary' without downplaying real human pain?

14. Philippians 4:19 promises God will supply all needs--why do believers worldwide still experience poverty and suffering?
Discussion Questions
1. How does understanding the temporary nature of the Old Covenant help us appreciate the New Covenant?

2. In what ways can we see the work of the Holy Spirit in our lives as evidence of the New Covenant?

3. How can we actively reflect the glory of Christ in our daily interactions with others?

4. What are some practical ways to live in the freedom and confidence of the New Covenant?

5. How do the promises of the New Covenant, as described in Jeremiah 31:31-34, impact your personal relationship with God?1. How do the Corinthians serve as a letter of recommendation for Paul?

2. What is the significance of a letter written not with ink but with the Spirit?

3. How does Paul contrast the Old Covenant and the New Covenant?

4. What does the statement "the letter kills, but the Spirit gives life" mean to you?

5. How can you apply the idea of the "ministry of the Spirit" in your own life?

6. What can we learn from the imagery of Moses’ fading glory versus the everlasting glory of the New Covenant?

7. What does it mean to be competent as ministers of a New Covenant?

8. How is the New Covenant described as more glorious than the Old Covenant?

9. How is the veil metaphor used in this chapter, and what does it represent?

10. How does turning to the Lord remove the veil?

11. How can we experience the freedom that comes from where the Spirit of the Lord is?

12. What does "beholding the glory of the Lord" involve in our daily lives?

13. How are we being transformed "from glory to glory"?

14. In what practical ways can you pursue this transformation into the image of Christ?

15. How does the knowledge that we are being transformed into the same image from one degree of glory to another encourage you?

16. How can the principles in this chapter affect your relationship with God and with others?

17. How do the concepts in this chapter shape your understanding of the Christian faith and your personal faith journey?

18. How can you share the glory of the New Covenant with others in your life?

19. How does this chapter inform your understanding of the law and grace?

20. How can we apply the lessons from Paul's comparison of the Old and New Covenants to contemporary Christian life and ministry?

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