Paul said we are like clay jars. Clay jars aren't fancy, and they can crack.
But inside these plain jars is a treasure: the good news of Jesus and the light of God!
That way everybody can see the power comes from God, not from us. Even when life is hard, we don't give up!
Key Verse
But we have this treasure in jars of clay, to show that the surpassing power belongs to God and not to us.2 Corinthians 4:7, ESV
Talk About It
Have you ever felt cracked or weak? How can God's light shine through you?
Story Questions
What did Paul say we are like?
Clay jars
What treasure is inside us?
The good news of Jesus
Why does God put His treasure in plain jars?
So everyone knows the power is God's
Try This Today
Put a flashlight inside a cup or jar with holes poked in it. Turn off the lights and watch the light shine through the cracks.
Pray Together
God, I'm a plain clay jar, but you put your treasure in me. Shine through me. Amen.