1. 2 Corinthians 4:7
But we have this treasure in jars of clay to show that this all-surpassing power is from God and not from us.

2. Treasure in a Jar
2:14 But thanks be to God, who always leads us as captives in Christ’s triumphal procession and uses us to spread the aroma of the knowledge of him everywhere.
3:4-6 Such confidence we have through Christ before God. Not that we are competent in ourselves to claim anything for ourselves, but our competence comes from God. He has made us competent as ministers of a new covenant—not of the letter but of the Spirit; for the letter kills, but the Spirit gives life.

3. Treasure in a Jar
3:18 And we all, who with unveiled faces reflect the Lord’s glory, are being transformed into his image with ever-increasing glory, which comes from the Lord, who is the Spirit. Therefore, since through God’s mercy we have this ministry, we do not lose heart. Rather, we have renounced secret and shameful ways; we do not use deception, nor do we distort the word of God. On the contrary, by setting forth the truth plainly we commend ourselves to everyone’s conscience in the sight of God…

4. Treasure in a Jar
4:6 For God, who said, “Let light shine out of darkness,” made his light shine in our hearts to give us the light of the knowledge of God’s glory displayed in the face of Christ. But we have this treasure in jars of clay to show that this all-surpassing power is from God and not from us. We are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair; persecuted, but not abandoned; struck down, but not destroyed… 15All this is for your benefit, so that the grace that is reaching more and more people may cause thanksgiving to overflow to the glory of God.

5. 2 Corinthians 4:7
But we have this treasure in jars of clay to show that this all-surpassing power is from God and not from us.

6. 2 Corinthians 4:7
But we have this treasure in jars of clay to show that this all-surpassing power is from God and not from us.

7. Treasure in what you have
2:14 But thanks be to God, who always leads us as captives in Christ’s triumphal procession and uses us to spread the aroma of the knowledge of him everywhere.
3:18 And we all, who with unveiled faces reflect the Lord’s glory, are being transformed into his image with ever-increasing glory
4:6 For God, who said, “Let light shine out of darkness,” made his light shine in our hearts to give us the light of the knowledge of God’s glory displayed in the face of Christ.

8. Treasure in what you have
The Gospel
4:6 For God…made his light shine in our hearts to give us the light of the knowledge of God’s glory
Rom 1:16 For I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God that brings salvation to everyone who believes Eph 1:3,13 Praise be to the God... who has blessed us in the heavenly realms with every spiritual blessing in Christ… And you also were included in Christ when you heard the message of truth, the gospel of your salvation, having believed

9. Treasure in what you have
The Gospel – Your Story
4:2 On the contrary, by setting forth the truth plainly we commend ourselves to everyone’s conscience in the sight of God.
Eph 3:7-9 I became a servant of this gospel by the gift of God’s grace given me... to make plain to everyone the administration of this mystery
1 Peter 3:15 Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have; but do so with gentleness and respect

10. Telling The Gospel – Sharing Your Story
Treasure in what you have
Telling The Gospel – Sharing Your Story
Acts 26:4-5 The people around me all know the way I have lived ever since I was a child... They have known me for a long time and can testify, if they are willing, that I conformed… :9-10 I too was convinced that I ought to do all that was possible to oppose the name of Jesus of Nazareth. And that is just what I did :15 “Then I asked, ‘Who are you, Lord?’ :20 I preached that they should repent and turn to God :29 I pray to God that not only you but all who are listening to me today may become what I am

11. Treasure in what you lack
4:7-8 But we have this treasure in jars of clay to show that this all-surpassing power is from God and not from us. We are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair; persecuted, but not abandoned; struck down, but not destroyed.
4:15 All this is for your benefit, so that the grace that is reaching more and more people may cause thanksgiving to overflow to the glory of God.

12. Treasure in what you lack
Your Limitations
2 Cor 12:9-10 I was given a thorn in my flesh, a messenger of Satan, to torment me. Three times I pleaded with the Lord to take it away from me. But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me.

13. Your Limitations God’s Glory
Treasure in what you lack
Your Limitations God’s Glory
1 Cor 1: Brothers and sisters, think of what you were when you were called. Not many of you were wise by human standards; not many were influential; not many were of noble birth. But God chose the foolish things of the world to shame the wise; God chose the weak things of the world to shame the strong.
2 Cor 4:7 But we have this treasure in jars of clay to show that this all-surpassing power is from God and not from us.

14. 2 Corinthians 4:7
But we have this treasure in jars of clay to show that this all-surpassing power is from God and not from us.