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2 Corinthians 4 · Grade 4

Renewed Day by Day

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Paul says that because God gave him this ministry by mercy, he does not lose heart. He refuses tricks and openly tells the truth. Some cannot see the Good News because the god of this age has blinded their minds. Paul does not preach himself but Jesus Christ as Lord.

The God who said light would shine out of darkness has shone in believers' hearts. They see the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ. Paul says this treasure is kept in clay jars, ordinary and breakable, so that everyone can see the power belongs to God.

Paul lists his troubles. He was pressed on every side but not crushed, puzzled but not in despair, hunted but not abandoned, knocked down but not destroyed. Though his body was wearing out, his inner self was renewed day by day. His troubles were light and short compared with eternal glory. So he looked not at things seen, which are temporary, but at things unseen, which are eternal.

Show What You Know

  1. Why does Paul not lose heart?

  2. Where do believers see the glory of God?

  3. Why is the treasure kept in clay jars?

  4. Why did Paul look at things unseen?

Word Bank Fill-In

Use the word bank to fill in each blank.

GodeternalglorylightGood
  1. Paul says that because gave him this ministry by mercy, he does not lose heart.
  2. Some cannot see the News because the god of this age has blinded their minds.
  3. They see the of God in the face of Jesus Christ.
  4. His troubles were and short compared with eternal glory.
  5. So he looked not at things seen, which are temporary, but at things unseen, which are .

Think About It

  1. Paul says God's power shows best through weak, ordinary people. How can a weakness in your life become a place where God's strength is seen?

  2. Paul's inner self was renewed day by day. What helps you stay strong on the inside when things are hard on the outside?

Memory Verse

“Therefore we don’t faint, but though our outward person is decaying, yet our inward person is renewed day by day.”

2 Corinthians 4:16 (WEB)

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Prayer

Dear God, thank You for the treasure of the Good News. Help me . Amen.

Take It Home

For families: talk about these together.

  • How can God's strength show through weakness?
  • What helps you stay strong inside?

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