“A TREASURE IN JARS OF CLAY”

2 Corinthians 4:7-15

• The Apostle Paul’s daring invitation:
• 1 Corinthians 11:1
• Philippians 3:17
• Philippians 4:9
• 2 Thessalonians 3:7
• Look for conviction and concern in today’s text.

What kept Paul going in his life and ministry?

1. HUMILITY. v. 7

“Treasure in jars of clay”

2. FOCUS. v. 8-12

– hard pressed, but not crushed.

– perplexed, but not in despair.

– persecuted, but not abandoned.

– struck down, but not destroyed.

– facing death in order to reveal life.

3. FAITH. v. 13 (Psalm 116:10)

4. HOPE. v. 14

5. LOVE. v. 15a

6. GOD’S GLORY. v. 15b

Dear fellow “jars of clay” –

What would happen in your life and ministry, if you followed Paul’s example? Should we pray about it?