Welcome back to Leader's Lesson, the podcast that helps Sabbath School teachers prepare to lead with confidence. This episode covers Lesson 12, "Dealing With False Teachers," from the Third Quarter 2026 study of First and Second Corinthians.

In this conversation, we work through the final chapters of Second Corinthians, mainly chapters 11 and 12, where Paul addresses the teachers he ironically refers to as the "super-apostles." These teachers presented themselves as more impressive than Paul and had drawn some of the Corinthian believers away from the gospel. We talk about how Paul answers them, defending his ministry plainly while keeping the focus on Christ rather than on himself.

Along the way we discuss:

How Paul holds humility and firmness together when confronting false teaching, and why teachers today need both.
What it means that God's power is made perfect in weakness, and how that shapes the way we lead.
The call in Second Corinthians 13:5 to examine ourselves, and the simple test of looking at the fruit in our lives, such as whether we are becoming more patient and kind.
The value of a trusted accountability partner who can help us see what we might miss on our own.

A practical tip for teachers: read through Second Corinthians 10 to 13 earlier in the week instead of leaving it for Friday night or Sabbath morning. The chapters are full, and the lesson's discussion questions give a class plenty to talk about.

Study dates: September 12 to 18, 2026.
Teaching Sabbath: September 19, 2026.

Next week we finish the quarter with Lesson 13, "Grace, Love, and Fellowship." We hope you will listen and prepare with us.

Executive Producer: Carolina Conference of Seventh-day Adventists
Producer: Henrique Gomes
Editing: Henrique Gomes
Logo: Becky Carpenter