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2 Corinthians Chapter 4 KJV
King James Version, Holy Bible
1 Therefore seeing we have this ministry, as we have received mercy, we faint not;
2 But have renounced the hidden things of dishonesty, not walking in craftiness, nor handling the word of God deceitfully; but by manifestation of the truth commending ourselves to every man's conscience in the sight of God.
3 But if our gospel be hid, it is hid to them that are lost:
4 In whom the god of this world hath blinded the minds of them which believe not, lest the light of the glorious gospel of Christ, who is the image of God, should shine unto them.
5 For we preach not ourselves, but Christ Jesus the Lord; and ourselves your servants for Jesus' sake.
6 For God, who commanded the light to shine out of darkness, hath shined in our hearts, to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ.
2 Corinthians Chapter 4 (New Testament)
7 But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the excellency of the power may be of God, and not of us.
8 We are troubled on every side, yet not distressed; we are perplexed, but not in despair;
9 Persecuted, but not forsaken; cast down, but not destroyed;
10 Always bearing about in the body the dying of the Lord Jesus, that the life also of Jesus might be made manifest in our body.
11 For we which live are always delivered unto death for Jesus' sake, that the life also of Jesus might be made manifest in our mortal flesh.
12 So then death worketh in us, but life in you.
2 Corinthians Chapter 4 (New Testament)
13 We having the same spirit of faith, according as it is written, I believed, and therefore have I spoken; we also believe, and therefore speak;
14 Knowing that he which raised up the Lord Jesus shall raise up us also by Jesus, and shall present us with you.
15 For all things are for your sakes, that the abundant grace might through the thanksgiving of many redound to the glory of God.
16 For which cause we faint not; but though our outward man perish, yet the inward man is renewed day by day.
17 For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, worketh for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory;
18 While we look not at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen: for the things which are seen are temporal; but the things which are not seen are eternal.
2 Corinthians chapter 4
Verse: "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." - 2 Corinthians 4:6
Lesson: In this chapter, Paul speaks about the treasure of the gospel being carried in fragile earthen vessels, referring to us as believers. He emphasizes the contrast between the temporary nature of our bodies and the eternal nature of the gospel. The verse above reminds us that it is God who has shone His light into our hearts to make us aware of the gospel's glory.
Conclusion: As believers, we must understand that we are vessels for the gospel and we have a responsibility to share this treasure with others. We must also recognize that the power to share this treasure comes from God alone. We are weak and fragile, but the gospel is strong and eternal.
Prayer points: Let us pray for the strength and courage to share the gospel boldly. Let us ask God to continue to shine His light into our hearts, making us aware of the glory of the gospel. Let us also pray for those who have not yet experienced the gospel's transformative power, that they too may come to know and believe in Christ.
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