When the Pressure’s Too Great 2 Corinthians 1:1-22.

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When the Pressure’s Too Great 2 Corinthians 1:1-22

It can turn a lump of coal into a flawless diamond or an average person into a perfect basket case.

& TIMOTHY (Our brother) To the churchOf God in Corinth & A ServantRESPONSIBILITY PAUL An ApostleAUTHORITY

God our Father & the Lord Jesus Christ GRACE To all the believers in the city of Corinth & In the Province of Achaia PEACE

1. God is the source of all compassion and comfort for whatever pressure we face The GOD and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ The GOD of ALL COMFORTThe FATHER of COMPASSION

2. God’s DESIGN for us is to permit us to experience the pressure of suffering. “...comforts us in all our troubles….” 2 Cor. 1:4 “…the sufferings of Christ flow over into our lives…..” 2 Cor. 1:5 “…we are distressed….” 2 Cor. 1:6

3. God ministers to us in our suffering so we may share what we have learned with others. “….comforts us in ALL our troubles …so that we can comfort those in any trouble” v.4 “…if we are distressed, …it is for your comfort and salvation….” v.6 “…just as you share in our sufferings… ….so also you share in our comfort

Hardships Great Pressure Despair Learn Reliance On God Experience God’s Help

Lessons to Learn 1)Learn to trust God in the DARK hours of life. 2)Invite others to PRAY for you during times of difficulty. 3)Note God’s DELIVERANCE and share answers to PRAYER. 4)Record the LESSONS God is teaching you and share them with others.