Episode Details

Sabbath School Lesson Summary: this week's study confronts false teachers in the church head-on, using Paul's second letter to the Corinthians as the test case. Host Mike Browning sits down with Harold Harker and Corinne Knopper to trace how Jesus called Himself the way, the truth, and the life, and how Paul dealt with critics who tried to discredit his ministry and lead believers astray.

The conversation walks through 2 Corinthians 10–13: pulling down wrong arguments and bringing every thought into obedience to Christ, recognizing that Satan can disguise himself as an angel of light, and understanding why Paul boasted about his sufferings instead of his successes. It's a concise, interactive Bible study built around the real questions and scripture the lesson raises — not filler — so you walk away with the key insights and discussion points to prepare for Sabbath.

A highlight of the discussion is Paul's thorn in the flesh and the answer he received: my grace is sufficient for you. The panel talks honestly about what it means to find strength in weakness, why Paul urged believers to examine themselves and test their own faith, and how tough love and gentle confrontation both have a place when a church community deals with division. Fresh, practical application throughout makes this a solid 30 minutes for anyone preparing their weekly lesson.

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Timecodes

• 0:00 – What Is Truth? (Introduction)
• 1:23 – Why Truth Matters (John 8:32)
• 3:06 – False Teachers in the Corinthian Church
• 5:26 – How Jesus and Paul Confronted Error
• 6:18 – The Weapons of Our Spiritual Warfare
• 11:24 – Paul's Sufferings for the Gospel
• 13:07 – Satan Disguised as an Angel of Light
• 18:08 – Paul's Thorn in the Flesh
• 19:35 – My Grace Is Sufficient for You
• 23:24 – Tough Love and Church Discipline
• 26:04 – Examine Yourselves: Hope for the Church Today

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