2 Corinthians 4
Treasure in Cracked Pots
12/10/14 20:10
2 Corinthians 4:7-5:10
Transient = Temporary, lasting for a short time
Since this life is transient, let us invest in eternity...
1. Invest despite our temporary loss (v.7-12)
• our difficulty can be used by God
• as we become unable to do things, God's power can do more through us
2. Invest for eternal gain (v.13-18)
• when our treasure is in Heaven, we must be patient
• compared to eternity, our struggles are just momentary
3. Invest on certain outcomes (v.1-10)
• what we do in this life matters even in our eternity
How are we investing our transient life?
What are we willing to lose in this temporary life in order to gain eternal rewards?
Are we ready to meet Jesus?
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Transient = Temporary, lasting for a short time
Since this life is transient, let us invest in eternity...
1. Invest despite our temporary loss (v.7-12)
• our difficulty can be used by God
• as we become unable to do things, God's power can do more through us
2. Invest for eternal gain (v.13-18)
• when our treasure is in Heaven, we must be patient
• compared to eternity, our struggles are just momentary
3. Invest on certain outcomes (v.1-10)
• what we do in this life matters even in our eternity
How are we investing our transient life?
What are we willing to lose in this temporary life in order to gain eternal rewards?
Are we ready to meet Jesus?
Read More...
Out of Darkness
05/10/14 08:42
2 Corinthians 4:1-6
v.5-6 - Our message is not about ourselves. It is about Jesus Christ as the Lord. We are your servants for his sake. We are his servants because the same God who said that light should shine out of darkness has given us light. For that reason we bring to light the knowledge about God’s glory which shines from Christ’s face. (God's Word Translation)
~ It is God who qualifies us for ministry
~ God creates life out of darkness and nothing
~ Since its not ourselves who qualifies us for ministry, our past, no matter how dark, doesn't disqualify us from doing God's work
Since God can bring light out of darkness, let us engage in ministry...
1. Let us engage sincerely (v.1-2)
• We realize it's not us who has earned this ministry, but God who has blessed it to us.
2. Let us engage confidently (v.3-4)
• There will always be people not interested in the message of Christ, yet that doesn't mean they will always be non-interested.
• For this reason we can't give up on sharing the message.
3. Let us engage meekly (v.5-6)
• We have to keep our heart humble if we want to continue in the ministry.
"How often is that which is hailed as a successful ministry little more than success in winning a personal following"
Is His light shining from us?
Are we sincere in our efforts?
Are we confident in God's power?
Are we certain of our goal? Read More...
v.5-6 - Our message is not about ourselves. It is about Jesus Christ as the Lord. We are your servants for his sake. We are his servants because the same God who said that light should shine out of darkness has given us light. For that reason we bring to light the knowledge about God’s glory which shines from Christ’s face. (God's Word Translation)
~ It is God who qualifies us for ministry
~ God creates life out of darkness and nothing
~ Since its not ourselves who qualifies us for ministry, our past, no matter how dark, doesn't disqualify us from doing God's work
Since God can bring light out of darkness, let us engage in ministry...
1. Let us engage sincerely (v.1-2)
• We realize it's not us who has earned this ministry, but God who has blessed it to us.
2. Let us engage confidently (v.3-4)
• There will always be people not interested in the message of Christ, yet that doesn't mean they will always be non-interested.
• For this reason we can't give up on sharing the message.
3. Let us engage meekly (v.5-6)
• We have to keep our heart humble if we want to continue in the ministry.
"How often is that which is hailed as a successful ministry little more than success in winning a personal following"
Is His light shining from us?
Are we sincere in our efforts?
Are we confident in God's power?
Are we certain of our goal? Read More...