Is “grace” an important part of your vocabulary for talking about your experience of Christian faith? If so, how do you understand it?
Raising funds for the work of the church or other worthwhile charities can be a challenging but rewarding enterprise. If you have done so, what strategies have you found to be effective? Do they resemble the moves that Paul makes?
Which of the appeals that Paul makes in these two chapters strikes you as the most effective in eliciting support?