2 Corinthians 4:1-18
Key Verse 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.”
1. What attitude did Paul have when he preached the gospel? (2, 5) Why can’t some people see the light of the gospel? (3-4)
2. How does God work in those who accept Christ? (6) What is the treasure? What does it mean that the treasure is in jars of clay? (7)
3. How did Paul’s practical life illustrate the truth of treasure in jars of clay? (8-9) What does it mean to carry around the death of Jesus in our body? (10-12; cf. 1 Corinthians 15:31)
4. What was Paul’s faith that empowered him to preach the gospel? (13-14)
5. In light of this passage what attitude should we have as gospel workers? (1, 16a) How can we be renewed day by day even though we are wasting away? (16) How can we fix our eyes on what is unseen? (17-18)