2 Corinthians 3:7–11: [7] Now if the ministry of death, carved in letters on stone, came with such glory that the Israelites could not gaze at Moses’ face because of its glory, which was being brought to an end, [8] will not the ministry of the Spirit have even more glory? [9] For if there was glory in the ministry of condemnation, the ministry of righteousness must far exceed it in glory. [10] Indeed, in this case, what once had glory has come to have no glory at all, because of the glory that surpasses it. [11] For if what was being brought to an end came with glory, much more will what is permanent have glory. (ESV)

BIG IDEA: Greater Glory Sparks Bigger Boldness

The Spirit’s

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Is More Glorious than Stone’s (v. 7-8)
[7] Now if the ministry of death, carved in letters on stone, came with such glory that the Israelites could not gaze at Moses’ face because of its glory, which was being brought to an end, [8] will not the ministry of the Spirit have even more glory?

Justification Is More Glorious than

Reveal Answer

(v. 9)
[9] For if there was glory in the ministry of condemnation, the ministry of righteousness must far exceed it in glory.

The

Reveal Answer

Glory is More Glorious than the

Reveal Answer

Glory (v. 10)
[10] Indeed, in this case, what once had glory has come to have no glory at all, because of the glory that surpasses it.

The Permanent is More Glorious than the

Reveal Answer

(v. 11)
[11] For if what was being brought to an end came with glory, much more will what is permanent have glory.

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Discussion Questions:
1. What was the big idea of the sermon? Is it faithful to what the text says?

2. What struck you most about the passage as you listened?

3. How does this passage help or motivate us to live for God through Christ?

4. What are some reasons the glory of the new covenant is greater than the glory of the old covenant?

5. Do you tend to think of Christianity in terms of glory? Why or why not?

6. What does the glory of God have to do with your experience as a Christian today?

7. Based on this passage, what are some practical differences between the lives of believers and non-believers, and how significant or important are they?