Burdened Beyond Measure

PRC Everton Park - Sunday 23rd February am

Suffering, Weakness and Power: 2 Corinthians
#1 - Burdened Beyond Measure

Readings:

• 2 Corinthians 1:1-11
• Acts 18:1-21

1. Paul: An example of suffering, weakness and power
   a) Paul's suffering and weakness

   • Trouble in Corinth
   • Rebellion in Corinth
   • Takeover in Corinth
     b) Paul's authority

2. Power for us in suffering and weakness
   a) The source of comfort
   b) The purpose of comfort
   c) The hope of comfort

3. Learning from suffering and weakness
   a) Look to Christ's suffering and weakness
   b) Lean on God in your suffering and weakness
   c) Pray through others' suffering and weakness