Jars of Clay - 2 Corinthians 4-5
Throughout Paul’s letters there is much to be learned about what it looks like to be a faithful witness for Christ, but one of the best looks into his ministry of the Gospel is in 2 Corinthians 4-5. In this letter Paul finds himself on the defensive. False teachers in Corinth have begun calling into question Paul’s authority and authenticity. As he defends himself and his ministry there is much for us to learn about the Gospel and what it looks like to proclaim it faithfully. In 2 Corinthians 4:7 Paul provides a vivid picture of the situation. He refers to Christians as jars of clay. He says that we are like common, household vessels in which God has placed His incredible treasure