2 Corinthians 4:5-10
Today we are reading 2 Corinthians 4.
As we read, these verses stood out to me:
2 Corinthians 4:5-10 - For we do not preach ourselves but Christ Jesus as Lord, and ourselves as your bond-servants for Jesus’ sake. 6 For God, who said, “Light shall shine out of darkness,” is the One who has shone in our hearts to give the Light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Christ. 7 But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, so that the surpassing greatness of the power will be of God and not from ourselves; 8 we are afflicted in every way, but not crushed; perplexed, but not despairing; 9 persecuted, but not forsaken; struck down, but not destroyed; 10 always carrying about in the body the dying of Jesus, so that the life of Jesus also may be manifested in our body.
Please, take some time to Share Your Thoughts With Us as they relate to this passage.
You can share anything that is on your heart but, if you don't know where to start, try reading these verses and answering one or more of the following "Honest Questions."
Honest Questions
1. I am absolutely loving the book of 2 Corinthians. Are you? What do you like most or least about what we have read in this book so far?
2. How did you first come to faith in Jesus Christ? Would you mind doing a live video to tell us a little bit about what your remember about that season of your life?
3. When you first came to faith in Christ did you recognize Him as Lord? Savior? Friend? or someone else? Please, tell us about your experience.
4. Do you see your self as a servant of Jesus sent to serve a local community of faith? Why or why not?
5. What treasure is the Apostle Paul referring to in 2 Corinthians 4:7?
6. Can you draw a strait line from the adversities you are currently facing to the glorification of Christ in the world around you? Please, explain your answer.
7. Do you think of yourself as someone who lives a Christ exalting life? What does that look like on a practical level for you?
8. Of the 9 "negative" descriptions listed in 2 Corinthians 4:8-10, which ones seem to be most present in your current situation? Are you able to see ways that people can see Christ manifest Himself through you in those circumstances? Please, explain.
9. What is was your favorite verse in 2 Corinthians 4 and why?
10. Do you have any specific questions or prayer requests after reading 2 Corinthians 4?
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