A Wonderful Detour Chapters 2 – 7

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A Wonderful Detour Chapters 2 – 7 The true nature and high calling of Christian ministry

Paul’s Description of Ministry (1) The Triumphant nature of ministry The Accredited nature of ministry The Superior nature of ministry The Honest nature of ministry

2 Corinthians 4:7-5:10 Ministry (part two) It’s Suffering and Hope!

The Suffering nature of ministry We are all simply “clay jars”. Why does God allow suffering? 2 reasons SUFFERING PERMITTED TO DEMONSTRATE THE LIFE OF JESUS (7-15)

4 examples of overcoming suffering Hard pressed on every side, but not crushed Perplexed, but not in despair Persecuted, but not abandoned Struck down, but not destroyed Showing the weakness of Paul and the power of God Showing that with God’s power all our problems are surmountable.

The Suffering nature of ministry We are all simply “clay jars”. Why does God allow suffering? 2 reasons SUFFERING PERMITTED TO DEMONSTRATE THE LIFE OF JESUS (7-15) SUFFERING PRODUCES AN ETERNAL WEIGHT OF GLORY (16-18)

The Suffering nature of ministry How can our inward man be renewed daily, our troubles seem light and temporary? As long as Paul’s focus, Provided our focus is on the unseen, on things that are eternal. Chapter 5  In the midst of suffering there is always hope.

The Hopeful nature of ministry 2 reasons to have hope THE PROMISE OF A "BUILDING" FROM GOD (1-5)

The Hopeful nature of ministry “A deposit, guaranteeing” = aarhabona Engagement Ring

The Hopeful nature of ministry 2 reasons to have hope THE PROMISE OF A "BUILDING" FROM GOD (1-5) WHAT THIS PROMISE PRODUCES IN PAUL (6-10)

WHAT THIS PROMISE PRODUCES IN PAUL Confidence! A future glorified body and The present gift of the Holy Spirit who is transforming him His goal is to please Jesus! Romans 14:12 And that should be our ambition as well.