2 Corinthians 4: 7-15

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The Paradox of God's Power

2Co 4:7 But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, so that the surpassing greatness of the power will be of God and not from ourselves;

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The Paradox of God's Power The Proof of God's Power

2Co 4:8 we are afflicted in every way, but not crushed; perplexed, but not despairing;

2Co 4:9 persecuted, but not forsaken; struck down, but not destroyed;

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2Co 4:10 always carrying about in the body the dying of Jesus, so that the life of Jesus also may be manifested in our body.

2Co 4:11 For we who live are constantly being delivered over to death for Jesus' sake, so that the life of Jesus also may be manifested in our mortal flesh.

2Co 4:12 So death works in us, but life in you.

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The Process of God's Power

The Paradox of God's Power The Proof of God's PowerThe Process of God's Power

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DIE: Daily sacrifice your will

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DIE: Daily sacrifice your willMat 26:39 …"My Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass from Me; yet not as I will, but as You will."

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DIE: Daily sacrifice your willHeb 5:7 In the days of His flesh, He offered up both prayers and supplications with loud crying and tears to the One able to save Him from death, and He was heard because of His piety. Heb 5:8 Although He was a Son, He learned obedience from the things which He suffered.

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DIE: Daily sacrifice your will

Gal 5:24 Now those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires.

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DIE: Daily sacrifice your will, Impale your desires

Gal 5:24 Now those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires.

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The Paradox of God's Power The Proof of God's PowerThe Process of God's Power

DIE: Daily sacrifice your will, Impale your desires, Empty yourself of rights

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2Co 4:10 always carrying about in the body the dying of Jesus, so that the life of Jesus also may be manifested in our body.

2Co 4:11 For we who live are constantly being delivered over to death for Jesus' sake, so that the life of Jesus also may be manifested in our mortal flesh.

2Co 4:12 So death works in us, but life in you.

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The Paradox of God's Power The Proof of God's PowerThe Process of God's Power

DIE: Daily sacrifice your will, Impale your desires, Empty yourself of rights LIVE

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DIE: Daily sacrifice your will, Impale your desires, Empty yourself of rights LIVE: Look up in faith

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DIE: Daily sacrifice your will, Impale your desires, Empty yourself of rights LIVE: Look up in faith, Identify your hope

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DIE: Daily sacrifice your will, Impale your desires, Empty yourself of rights LIVE: Look up in faith, Identify your hope, Volunteer your love

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DIE: Daily sacrifice your will, Impale your desires, Empty yourself of rights LIVE: Look up in faith, Identify your hope, Volunteer your love, Express your joy

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The Proclamation of God's Power

2Co 4:13 But having the same spirit of faith, according to what is written, "I BELIEVED, THEREFORE I SPOKE," we also believe, therefore we also speak,

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The Promise of God's Power

2Co 4:14 knowing that He who raised the Lord Jesus will raise us also with Jesus and will present us with you.

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The Purpose for God's Power

2Co 4:15 For all things are for your sakes, so that the grace which is spreading to more and more people may cause the giving of thanks to abound to the glory of God.