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The Thorn That Will Not Go Away . . .

The Thorn That Will Not Go Away . . . . 2 Corinthians 12:7-10. The Thorn That Will Not Go Away . . . . 2 Cor. 12:7-10 (NKJV)

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The Thorn That Will Not Go Away . . .

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  1. The Thorn That Will Not Go Away . . . 2 Corinthians 12:7-10 West 65th St church of Christ

  2. The Thorn That Will Not Go Away . . . 2 Cor. 12:7-10 (NKJV) And lest I should be exalted above measure by the abundance of the revelations, a thorn in the flesh was given to me, a messenger of Satan to buffet me, lest I be exalted above measure. [8] Concerning this thing I pleaded with the Lord three times West 65th St church of Christ

  3. The Thorn That Will Not Go Away . . . 2 Cor. 12:7-10 (NKJV) . . . that it might depart from me. [9] And He said to me, "My grace is sufficient for you, for My strength is made perfect in weakness." Therefore most gladly I will rather boast in my infirmities, West 65th St church of Christ

  4. The Thorn That Will Not Go Away . . . 2 Cor. 12:7-10 (NKJV) . . . that the power of Christ may rest upon me. [10] Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in needs, in persecutions, in distresses, for Christ's sake. For when I am weak, then I am strong. West 65th St church of Christ

  5. The Thorn That Will Not Go Away . . . Doddridge - A paralytic disorder? Latin Fathers - An unruly desire?? Chrysostom and Jerome - A headache? Tertullian, - an earache Persecution? – 2 Cor. 11:23-30 A Physical infirmity? - Gal 4:13 Eye disorder? – Gal 4:15 What was the thorn? West 65th St church of Christ

  6. The Thorn That Will Not Go Away . . . Whatever it was – Paul wanted relief! What was the thorn? 2 Cor. 12:8 (NKJV) Concerning this thing I pleaded with the Lord three times that it might depart from me. West 65th St church of Christ

  7. The Thorn That Will Not Go Away . . . • Physical Hindrance or Pain? • Illicit Desire? • Relationship in Distress? Who is free from thorns? Age / Illness Injury / Disability Chem. Addiction Immoral Thoughts Selfishness / Greed Job Conditions Spouse / Parents /children / Brethren West 65th St church of Christ

  8. The Thorn That Will Not Go Away . . . What Is My Response To The Thorn? The Issue Is NOT The Thorn! • Why Me? • Where is God? • How Can This Be? • Does God Care? West 65th St church of Christ

  9. The Thorn That Will Not Go Away . . . #1 The Battle Is NOT EXTERNAL BUT INTERNAL! 2 Cor. 11:24-28; Job 14:1; How Does One Retain His Faith? Phili 4:11-13 From Paul's Perspective 2 Tim 4:6-8 West 65th St church of Christ

  10. The Thorn That Will Not Go Away . . . #2 Can’t Blame God! His thorn was “a messenger of Satan to buffet, (hit or slap), him. (7) From Paul's Perspective Do we understand? Job 1; Eph. 6:10-18 God’s Purpose? God’s Care? God’s Love? West 65th St church of Christ

  11. The Thorn That Will Not Go Away . . . #3 Gladly Accepted His Thorn! “I will most gladly therefore boast in my infirmities” (9) . . . . I take pleasure in my infirmities, reproaches, needs, persecutions, and distresses for Christ’s sake.” (10) From Paul's Perspective West 65th St church of Christ

  12. The Thorn That Will Not Go Away . . . #3 Gladly Accepted His Thorn! From Paul's Perspective Col 1:24; James 1:2; 1 Peter 1:6,7; 4:13 2 Cor. 4:8-17 West 65th St church of Christ

  13. The Thorn That Will Not Go Away . . . #4 The Value Of The Thorn! From Paul's Perspective For when I am weak, then I am strong. (10) West 65th St church of Christ

  14. The Thorn That Will Not Go Away . . . #4 The Value Of The Thorn! From Paul's Perspective 2 Cor. 13:4 (NKJV) For though He was crucified in weakness, yet He lives by the power of God. For we also are weak in Him, but we shall live with Him by the power of God toward you. West 65th St church of Christ

  15. The Thorn That Will Not Go Away . . . #4 The Value Of The Thorn! From Paul's Perspective James 1:1-6,12; 1 Peter 5:7-19; Heb 2:17-3:1; 12:1-3 True strength comes by facing resistance! The Battle can be WON! - West 65th St church of Christ

  16. The Thorn That Will Not Go Away . . . Conclusion • Do Not Judge God – Job 9:32 • Look To The Cross – Rom. 5:8 • Keep Your Perspective – Rom. 8:18 • Be Of Help To Others – 2 Cor. 1:4 • Ask God For Help – James 1:5; • Pray For Deliverance From Temptation – Mat 6:13; 1 Cor. 10:13; 2 Tim. 4:17-18 • Accept The Challenge – James 1:12; Rev 2:10 West 65th St church of Christ

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