TREASURE

 

Treasure in Earthern Vessel – March 9 – 2 Cor 4:7-10

 

Intro:  Paul explains why we have a body and why we are fashion the way we are.

 

1.    We are to show an all surpassing power that is from God and not us.  We are His hands, feet, and voice. Vs7

 

2.    The four effects of being a disciple of Jesus Christ. Vs 8-9

 

a.    We are hard pressed on every side but not crushed.

b.    Perplexed but not in despair.

c.     Persecuted but not abandoned.

d.    Struck down but not destroyed,

 

3.    We always carry in our body the death of Jesus.  Resurrection power is in us.

(Rom 8:11)  This happens so the life of Jesus may also be revealed in our body.

We have eternal and abundant life.  John 3:16 and John 10:10