Treasures in Jars of Clay – 2 Corinthians 4:1-18
Understand It
- Why did Paul tell the Corinthians not to lose heart? (4:1)
- What did Paul believe would result from telling the plain truth? (4:2)
- How did Paul respond to his opponents’ accusations? (4:2)
- Why did Paul’s opponents not understand his ministry? (4:3-4)
- Who is the god of this age? (4:4)
- What has the god of this age done? (4:4)
- Whom did Paul preach? Why? (4:5-6)
- What kind of jars contained Paul’s treasure? (4:7)
- How did Paul contrast his own weakness with God’s power? (4:8-9)
- What did Paul call his sufferings? (4:10)
- What value did Paul see in his sufferings? (4:10-12)
- What motivated Paul to preach the gospel in spite of hardship? (4:13-14)
- How did Paul encourage the Corinthians to carry on despite difficulty? (4:16-18)
Apply It
- What do you want to remember the next time you feel discouraged?
- How could you encourage another Christian who is confused or bogged down by the cares of life?
