TREASURES IN CLAY JARS
from EWC Podcast Hosted by EGMORE WESLEY CHURCH
Preacher - Rev. T. Devaputhiran 05-11-2023 Morning Introduction The Apostles’ Letters are like telephone conversations STORY: Application received by a church I. Background for II Corinthians The historical context 1 Cor. 1:11, 3:1; 5:1, 2; 6:1; 8:2; 10:5, 6; 11:17, 18, 28, 29; 15:12. The literary Context for the imagery St. Paul’s appreciating and placating words in II Corinthians: 2 Cor. 2:1-8; 3: 2, 3, 6; 5:18, 20; II. Why the imagery of Clay Jar? We are weak in body - 2 Cor. 12:7 We are weak in mind – 2 Cor. 8, 10 Powerless before the Powers and Principalities - Eph. 6:12 III. What are the Treasures in the Jar? God himself: 2 Cor. 6:16; 4:7 Salvation Freedom - 3:17 The power of the Holy Spirit - Acts 1:8 New identity - 3:6; 5:20 Love of God - Rm. 8:36, 37 Abundant Life and Eternal life Jn. 10:10; 6:47
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