MOUNTAINSIDE ASSEMBLY OF GOD
WHAT WILL THIS TREASURE DO WITH ME?
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Mountainside Assembly of God
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https://mountainsideag.comWhat Will This Treasure Do with Me?
Opening Thought: When people gain a great treasure like winning the lottery, we often ask, "What will you do with all that money?" But with Jesus, the question is reversed: "What will this treasure do with me?" God gives us the gift of Himself and transforms us into Christ's likeness.
God Does Not Curse the Darkness
God shines His light into the darkness of our hearts. "God, who said, 'Let there be light in the darkness,' has made this light shine in our hearts..." (2 Cor 4:6) Just as a lighthouse keeper ensures the light shines during a storm, God illuminates our darkness.
Jesus is Lord; Paul is a Servant. Jesus as Lord holds absolute authority. Declaring Jesus as Lord was counter-cultural and even treasonous in Paul's day. We are servants for Jesus' sake. Is Jesus the absolute authority in your life?
Treasure in Jars of Clay
What Will This Treasure Do with Me? We possess a priceless treasure—the presence of Christ—in fragile vessels. Not what we will do with Jesus, but what is Jesus doing with us? Jesus is Sustaining You. Our lives are like jars of clay—fragile yet containing great treasure. Illustration of Kintsugi: Japanese art of repairing broken pottery with gold. Our imperfections and "cracks" make us more beautiful when filled with God's presence. "We are pressed on every side by troubles, but we are not crushed..."* (2 Cor 4:8-9) Jesus sustains us through trials.
God Demonstrates the Power of Jesus’ Resurrection Through Us
Sharing in Jesus' Suffering and Life: Our hardships allow the life of Jesus to be seen in us. "Through suffering, our bodies continue to share in the death of Jesus so that the life of Jesus may also be seen..." (2 Cor 4:10) Living as Witnesses: Enduring hardships with love, humility, and courage showcases the power of the resurrection. How do you respond to suffering? Are your responses marked by Christlike attributes?
Application and Reflection
Key Truths to Embrace:
1. The life of Jesus dwells inside of you.
2. God shines His light into your darkness.
3. The treasure within sustains you.
4. Your endurance in trials demonstrates Jesus' resurrection power.
Personal Reflection:
Which of these truths do you need to hear most today?
How can you allow the treasure of Christ within you to work through your life?
In what ways can you respond to hardships that reflect Jesus' love and courage?
Closing Thought
Embrace the treasure within. Let the life of Jesus not only dwell in you but also work through you, transforming your trials into testimonies of His grace and power.
Opening Thought: When people gain a great treasure like winning the lottery, we often ask, "What will you do with all that money?" But with Jesus, the question is reversed: "What will this treasure do with me?" God gives us the gift of Himself and transforms us into Christ's likeness.
God Does Not Curse the Darkness
God shines His light into the darkness of our hearts. "God, who said, 'Let there be light in the darkness,' has made this light shine in our hearts..." (2 Cor 4:6) Just as a lighthouse keeper ensures the light shines during a storm, God illuminates our darkness.
Jesus is Lord; Paul is a Servant. Jesus as Lord holds absolute authority. Declaring Jesus as Lord was counter-cultural and even treasonous in Paul's day. We are servants for Jesus' sake. Is Jesus the absolute authority in your life?
Treasure in Jars of Clay
What Will This Treasure Do with Me? We possess a priceless treasure—the presence of Christ—in fragile vessels. Not what we will do with Jesus, but what is Jesus doing with us? Jesus is Sustaining You. Our lives are like jars of clay—fragile yet containing great treasure. Illustration of Kintsugi: Japanese art of repairing broken pottery with gold. Our imperfections and "cracks" make us more beautiful when filled with God's presence. "We are pressed on every side by troubles, but we are not crushed..."* (2 Cor 4:8-9) Jesus sustains us through trials.
God Demonstrates the Power of Jesus’ Resurrection Through Us
Sharing in Jesus' Suffering and Life: Our hardships allow the life of Jesus to be seen in us. "Through suffering, our bodies continue to share in the death of Jesus so that the life of Jesus may also be seen..." (2 Cor 4:10) Living as Witnesses: Enduring hardships with love, humility, and courage showcases the power of the resurrection. How do you respond to suffering? Are your responses marked by Christlike attributes?
Application and Reflection
Key Truths to Embrace:
1. The life of Jesus dwells inside of you.
2. God shines His light into your darkness.
3. The treasure within sustains you.
4. Your endurance in trials demonstrates Jesus' resurrection power.
Personal Reflection:
Which of these truths do you need to hear most today?
How can you allow the treasure of Christ within you to work through your life?
In what ways can you respond to hardships that reflect Jesus' love and courage?
Closing Thought
Embrace the treasure within. Let the life of Jesus not only dwell in you but also work through you, transforming your trials into testimonies of His grace and power.
