Identity Mid Week 2

2 Corinthians 4:7–9 “But we have this treasure in jars of clay to show that this all-surpassing power is from God and not from us. We are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair; persecuted, but not abandoned; struck down, but not destroyed.”

What are some “no-post moments” people our age go through that don’t usually make it onto social media? (Why do you think we hide those parts of our story?)

According to 2 Corinthians 4:7, what is the “treasure,” and what do the “jars of clay” represent? (How does this change the way we see weakness or failure?)

How do hard moments challenge the way we see ourselves or our identity? (What lies about ourselves are we tempted to believe when life is difficult?)

Have you ever seen God use someone’s struggle to help or encourage someone else? (Why do you think stories of struggle often impact people more than success stories?)

If God can shine His light through our broken places, what’s one area of your life you might need to stop hiding and start trusting God with? (What would it look like to let God use that part of your story?)