2 Corinthians 4:1,16. 2 Corinthians 11:23-29 “labors, stripes, prisons, deaths, beaten, stoned, shipwrecked, journeys, perils of waters, robbers, own.

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2 Corinthians 4:1,16

2 Corinthians 11:23-29 “labors, stripes, prisons, deaths, beaten, stoned, shipwrecked, journeys, perils of waters, robbers, own countrymen, Gentiles, false brethren, hunger, thirst, cold, nakedness” 2 Corinthians 4:8,9 “not crushed.. Not in despair… not forsaken… not destroyed.” Galatians 6:9b “…in due season we shall reap if we do not lose heart.”

Lack of Persistence in Prayer- (Not visible to others) Luke 18:1 “always ought to pray” Ephesians 6:17,18 “praying always” Colossians 4:2 “earnestly in prayer” 1 Thessalonians 5:17 “without ceasing” 1 Timothy 2:8 “pray everywhere”

Growing Weary in Doing Good (Visible to Others) Galatians 6:9a “not grow weary while doing good…” Examples: Neglecting Opportunities to help others- Galatians 6:10 Forsaking Assembling together – Hebrews 10:24,25

Tribulations Ephesians 3:13 Matthew 13:20,21 Different Forms: Peculiar to Christians – Ridicule, ostracism, physical abuse Brethren who sin against us

Tribulations Ephesians 3:13 Matthew 13:20,21 Different Forms: Common to All Men– Sickness & Death Frustrations at Job & Home

Lawlessness Matthew 24:12 “Lawlessness” = Lack of Respect For God in both: Attitude (toward God’s Word) Obedience (in doing God’s Will) 1 Corinthians 15:33

Most severe forms of Tribulations are Forbidden The Most Severe Forms of Lawlessness are Practiced & even Encouraged!

Appreciate the Glorious Nature of Our Ministry- 2 Corinthians 4:1 Contrasted the New covenant with the Old - 2 Corinthians 3:5-18

Old Covenant Of the Letter Kills Glorious Ministry of Condemnation Ministry Passing Away Ministry with a Veil New Covenant Of the Spirit 3:6 Gives Life 3:6 More Glorious 3:7-11 Ministry of Righteousness 3:9 Ministry which Remains 3:11 Ministry which is Unveiled 3:12-17 VS

Old Covenant Ministry which Hardens Transformed One New Covenant Ministry which gives Hearts Liberty 3:14-17 Transforms All 3:18 VS Psalm 19:7-11 Do we really appreciate the nature of the ministry we have in Christ? IF we did, it would help us not to “lose heart!”

Realize the Power of Christ when we are Weak- 2 Corinthians 4:16,8,9 2 Corinthians 4:7,10,11 2 Corinthians 12:7-10

Look At Things Not Seen- 2 Corinthians 4:16-18 “temporary” vs “eternal” 2 Corinthians 5:1-5 Looking at things “Unseen” renewed Paul Daily!

Galatians 6:7-9 IF you ever start to “grow weary,” review what Paul wrote in 2 Corinthians Chapters 3-5

2 Corinthians 5:17 Galatians 3:26,27