Fragrant Faith: Spreading the Aroma of Christ - Part 2

Are You Living by Rules or by the Spirit?

Does your faith smell good? Or does it reek of pressure, guilt, and “do more, be more” religion? Because if it’s not fragrant, freeing, and even fun—something’s seriously off.

 

The Gospel isn’t about performance. It’s not about rule-keeping or fixing yourself up to get right with God. It’s about Jesus. In you. Right now. Smelling great and living fully.

 

In this eye-opening message from 2 Corinthians 2 and 3, you’ll discover why you don’t stink to God, why the Ten Commandments are actually called a ministry of death, and how the Spirit brings joy-filled, liberating freedom.

 

Watch now and breathe in the sweet aroma of grace!

Discussion Questions:

1. Read 2 Corinthians 2:14-16. Paul says we are the aroma of Christ. How do people “smell” Christ through us—maybe without us even saying a word?
2. Read 2 Corinthians 3:4-6. Where do you personally feel inadequate, and how might seeing your adequacy in God shift that?
3. Read 2 Corinthians 3:7-9. Why do you think Paul calls the Ten Commandments “the ministry of death”? How does that challenge common assumptions about the law?
4. Read 2 Corinthians 3:10-11. The new covenant is described as “more glorious.” What makes it more glorious than the old covenant?
5. Read 2 Corinthians 3:12-15. The veil is removed in Christ. What veil do people still wear today when approaching God, and how does Christ remove it?
6. Read 2 Corinthians 3:17. What kind of liberty or freedom does the Holy Spirit inspire in us?
7. Read 2 Corinthians 3:18. How does seeing Christ IN you (“as in a mirror”) change the way you view growing in God’s grace?