In many ways 2 Corinthians is a tale of two leaderships. Paul’s and the Super-Apostles, each of whom were vying for the hearts and minds of the Corinthian church. Though both considered themselves to be Christian leaders, desiring to give pastoral oversight to a Christian congregation, their understanding of the nature and practice of Christian ministry could not have been further apart. In beginning to draw that distinction, Paul makes use of a powerful metaphor, that of the Roman triumphal procession, to introduce one of the principal themes of his letter, power in weakness. Through 2 Corinthians 1:12-17, “Sharpening Your Image of the Christian Leader”, we’ll have the opportunity this week to reconsider some of our conceptions, and possible misconceptions, about the true nature of spiritual leadership.
Glorifying God by Encouraging
All People to Pursue a Lifelong,
Joyous Relationship with Jesus Christ