Paul's Ministry of Suffering & Preaching

Paul’s Ministry of Suffering (1:24)
a. Paul suffers joyfully (24).
b. Paul suffers with an eye to bless others (24).
c. Paul suffers to fill up what is lacking in Christ’s afflictions (24).
d. Application:
i. Suffering is part of the normal Christian life.
ii. Some people suffer more than others.
iii. Suffering is how the gospel advances.

Paul’s Ministry of Preaching (1:25-28).
a. Paul’s purpose in preaching (1:25, 26)
b. Paul’s message in preaching (1:28)
c. Paul’s method in preaching (1:28)
d. Paul’s motivation in preaching (1:28)
e. Paul’s power in preaching (1:29)

Application: