Our Light and Momentary Troubles – 2 Corinthians 4:16-18
We may face many challenges in serving Christ. But our light and momentary troubles are producing an eternal glory for us. So be faithful.
2 Corinthians
Studies from Paul’s second letter to the Corinthian church
Treasure in a Clay Jar – 2 Corinthians 4:5-11
2 Corinthians 4:5-11 provides the basis for the title of this blog. I am a simple clay jar, nothing special or extra-ordinary about me. Yet God has put within that clay jar a treasure. That treasure is “the knowledge of God’s glory displayed in the face of Christ”.
A New Creation Has Come – 2 Corinthians 5:16-17
The challenge in this passage is to view people from God’s perspective, as people that he loves. Especially those who are a new creation.
Encourage One Another – 2 Corinthians 13:11
Serving the Lord, and life in general, can be hard and discouraging. So Paul’s admonition to encourage one another is a good reminder for all of us.
Taking Captive Every Thought – 2 Corinthians 10:5b
Part of the spiritual warfare that believers are engaged in involves taking every thought captive. Be in control of your every thought.
God’s Indescribable Gift of Grace – 2 Corinthians 9:15
It is impossible to fully describe the gift of God’s grace to us. It is indescribable, reaching into every part of our lives. From beginning to end.
Not Discouraged by Rejection – 2 Corinthians 4:8-9
Not everyone we encounter will embrace our faith in Christ. And many will reject us. But don’t be discouraged by their rejection. Entrust yourself to God.
Living Like A Clay Jar – 2 Corinthians 4:5-7
I am like a clay jar. Fragile and unworthy of the treasure God has seen fit to put within me. The treasure of the indwelling Holy Spirit. And my prayer is that the power of God that worked in Paul would also be at work in me. I pray that his light would shine out in the words of this blog. And that he would use them to glorify himself, and to advance his kingdom.
Self Examination – 2 Corinthians 13:5
When is the last time you performed a spiritual self examination? It is something we are instructed to do. Test yourself. Is your life different because you are a Christian? Or are you pretty much like the culture around you? Is the Holy Spirit producing his fruit in you?
Strength in Weakness – 2 Corinthians 12:9-10
It is only human nature to trust in our own strengths and abilities. And yet, when we do so, we cut ourselves off from the biggest source of power; God. Strength in weakness is not a popular slogan, yet in the work of the kingdom of God, it is the only way to serve effectively.