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The Thorn

The Thorn. The Thorn. 1 Peter 5:8 Be of sober spirit , be on the alert. Your adversary, the devil, prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour. We all have something we are constantly tempted or struggling with.

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The Thorn

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  1. The Thorn

  2. The Thorn 1 Peter 5:8 Be of sober spirit, be on the alert. Your adversary, the devil, prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour. We all have something we are constantly tempted or struggling with

  3. 7 Because of the surpassing greatness of the revelations, for this reason, to keep me from exalting myself, there was given me a thorn in the flesh, a messenger of Satan to torment me—to keep me from exalting myself! 8 Concerning this I implored the Lord three times that it might leave me. 9 And He has said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for power is perfected in weakness.” Most gladly, therefore, I will rather boast about my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may dwell in me. 10 Therefore I am well content with weaknesses, with insults, with distresses, with persecutions, with difficulties, for Christ’s sake; for when I am weak, then I am strong. 2 Corinthians 12:7-10

  4. Lesson’s From The Thorn 1. Why This Thorn 2. Paul’s Reaction to the Thorn 3. Paul’s Reaction to God’s Response

  5. WhyThis Thorn Vs. 7 Because of the surpassing greatness of the revelations, for this reason, to keep me from exalting myself, there was given me a thorn in the flesh, a messenger of Satan to torment me-to keep me from exalting myself.

  6. Why This Thorn Vs. 7 Because of the surpassing greatness of the revelations, for this reason, to keep me from exalting myself, there was given me a thorn in the flesh, a messenger of Satan to torment me-to keep me from exalting myself.

  7. On the Road to Damascus—Acts 9:3-6 (Paul’s conversion) In Jerusalem—Acts 22:17-21 (A Warning to Leave Jerusalem) At Troas—Acts 16:8-10 (A Call for Help in Macedonia) Paul had been blessed from many revelations from God: In Corinth—Acts 18:9-11 (A Vision of Comfort)

  8. In Jerusalem (Again)—Acts 23:11 (A Call to Go to Rome) On his way to Rome—Acts 27:22-25 (A Call to Visit Caesar) Paul had been blessed from many revelations from God: A Vision of Paradise—2 Corinthians 12:1-6

  9. Why This Thorn To Keep Paul Humble -could have easily been filled with pride -church could have easily exalted him

  10. Paul’s Reaction Vs. 8 Concerning this I implored the Lord three times that it might leave me.

  11. Paul’s Reaction Vs. 8 Concerning this I implored the Lord three times that it might leave me.

  12. PERSISTENCE Luke 18:1-8 Luke 6:12 (“bothering widow”) (Jesus prayed all night) Paul prayed, prayed again, and prayed again. EARNEST Matt. 7:7 Ask, and it will be given to you, seek, and you will find, knock, and the door will be opened to you.

  13. Luke 22:39-43 1. Prayed fervently 2. Did Not Receive the Answer they Wanted 3. Received Answers that Were Sufficient Paul (Grace is Sufficient) Jesus (Angel came to minister to Him) Similarities with Jesus’ and Paul’s circumstances

  14. Sometimes we don’t receive the answer that we want….but it’s enough.

  15. Reaction to God’s Response Vs. 9-10 Most gladly, therefore, I will rather boast about my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may dwell in me. 10 Therefore I am well content with weaknesses, with insults, with distresses, with persecutions, with difficulties, for Christ’s sake; for when I am weak, then I am strong.

  16. Reaction to God’s Response Vs. 9-10 Most gladly, therefore, I will rather boast about my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may dwell in me. 10 Therefore I am well content with weaknesses, with insults, with distresses, with persecutions, with difficulties, for Christ’s sake; for when I am weak, then I am strong.

  17. Used his circumstances to GLORIFY GOD Vs 9 (so that the power of Christ may dwell in me) Paul is the epitome of POSITIVE THINKING Turned his weaknesses into STRENGTH Vs 10 (for when I am weak, then I am strong)

  18. Paul was able to be made stronger because he put more emphasis on Christ.

  19. Jesus…. Perfect Man Betrayed By His Friends Physically & Mentally Abused Was killed Forgave Vs 9 (so that the power of Christ may dwell in me)

  20. Our Thorns Our Youth and College Age: Peers (bad influence) Media (TV, Music, Internet, Phone) Bad Language Lack of Self-Confidence (feelings of being worthless) Anger Random Distractions from God Alcohol Selfishness Materialism Lust and Sex Sleeping In

  21. Our Reaction Give Into Temptation and/or Pray Pray Give Into Temptation Just Avoid It Study the Bible Ask Someone for Help

  22. Blessing of the Thorn Recognized His Weakness Kept Paul Humble God Was Exalted More Prayer Life was Strengthened Paul was Made Glad Paul’s Faith Grew Paul Leaned on God More Paul Became More Content

  23. All Because… God said, “No.”

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