2 Corinthians:  The Good, the Bad and the Ugly

WK 14: “Fake News Christianity”

2 Corinthians 11:1-15

April 6, 2025

Justin Scarberry

Other Verse References:

Matthew 22:30; Revelation 19:7; Isaiah 61:10; Genesis 2:20 & 24 and 3:1; 2 Timothy 4:3-4; 2 Timothy 3:16-17; Isaiah 40:8; Revelation 22:18-19; Matthew 18:15; 1 Timothy 5:18; Ezekiel 28:14,17; John 14:6; Hebrews 9:22

We are presented to God as  _______ and  ________ , and are wrapped in the righteousness of _________________.

The forbidden fruit was from the tree of the _________ of _________ and ___________.

The world and false religions will offer up a ___________ Jesus.

Cults: ____________________________________

Lies that Cults Believe

1. __________ is not God.

2. There is something you have to do to be saved from __________.

3. You are never quite sure if you are __________.

4. The ________ isn’t the final word of God.

Our complaints should go ___________ first then direct to the person we have an issue with.

Apostle

1. Set  _________ for some service.

2. One of the ____ who learned directly from Jesus.

We can _____________ as Christians but not have a close personal relationship with Jesus.

• Dan Hall is the transition team lead.  Please contact him with any questions.
• Areas the church needs your help with:
  • Tech—Audio/Video and worship lyric technician.
  • IT/Hardware—manage the various connections of the service IT components/internet/wifi, etc.
  • Worship team/leader—play an instrument? Able to carry a tune?  Ready to use that gift for God?
  • Donut & Coffee Ministry—bring in donuts and make that oh so important drink for many of us, coffee!!!

• A Search Team will be put together to start the process of finding a new pastor.
• The typical time to replace a Pastor is 12-18 months. Please wait on the Lord with us!
• The team will update the church regularly

• Prayer is a critical part of this process! Please pray continually for the board’s guidance in seeking God’s will.

Good Friday Movie Showing

The Passion of the Christ

At the church on Good Friday April 18^th 6:00 PM.  If you have not seen this movie, it is a graphic interpretation of what Jesus went through to pay for our sin.  Please note childcare will not be available during this showing.

Men’s Bible Study

Looking to gauge interest in a Men’s Bible study.  Please see Justin if you have an interest into digging into God’s Word further!  Details to be determined based on input.

Aces Baseball Faith & Family Night

July 25^th at 6:10 PM.  Need a headcount of those interested so the church can book the reservation.  Need about 10 more people.  Tickets are highly discounted at $24 for seats in the shade. Please let Paulette know if you are interested.

Refresh Woman’s Bible Study

Series on “Personal Growth” continues this week. This week:  Spiritual Gifts:  Prophesy.   Come out on Tuesday at 2:00 PM at the church all ladies are welcome!

Also Wednesday night group 7:00 PM at the church, continuing to go through the fruit of the Spirit, Galatians 5:22-23.

Zelle

Zelle is up and running!  Zelle is a digital option for giving your tithes or offerings to support the church to fulfill the Great Commission.

If you would prefer to give digitally:

Go to your bank app on your phone or computer.  Go to the payments section.  Go to the Zelle payment option. If available, scan the link below in the payment section that lists Zelle as an option.  There should be an icon asking to “scan the pay” or something similar.

Zelle Link

Account email is:  accounting@thebridgespanishsprings.com for the Account “The Bridge Church Spanish Springs”.  As a security measure, your bank may want to send you a text to verify your first payment.

1. Read 2 Corinthians 11:1-2, what is a “godly jealousy”? What does it mean that we are “promised you to one husband”?  How are we presented as a pure virgin to God?

2. Read 2 Corinthians 11:3-4, were both Adam and Eve deceived by the serpent? How can we know what God says if we don’t hear directly from Him?

3. Read 2 Timothy 4:3-4, why might it be an issue to look for a church that will suit our own desires?  What do you think Paul means in verse 4 when he says “preaches a Jesus other than the Jesus we preached”?  What are some ways we can tell which Jesus is the “right” Jesus?

4. How do we know what scripture is from God and what scripture is not from God?

5. What are some traits that can be attributed to Jesus in the Bible?

6. What is a cult? What are some characteristics of beliefs that might be considered cult beliefs?

7. Read 2 Corinthians 11:5-9, what is the “gospel of God” in verse 7? Look up the word for “gospel” in a concordance/interlinear.  What is the word in the original language and what does it mean?

8. What do you think Paul means in verse 8 that he “robbed other churches”?

9. Read 2 Corinthians 11:10-15, what is an apostle? Is Paul an apostle?  Why or why not.  What are some ways we can masquerade as servants of righteousness?

10. Please continue to pray for God’s guidance for the church and that God would put on your heart someone this week to talk to about Jesus.

Isaiah 40:8 NIV

⁸ The grass withers and the flowers fall,

but the word of our God endures forever.”

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