Be like Paul #1: COMFORT
INTRODUCTION: We all need role models in the faith. In 1 Corinthians 4:16, Paul says ‘Therefore I urge you to imitate me.’ Now Paul may not seem the obvious choice as a role model. Paul’s had a bad press for some of the things he’s said, statements that have been taken out of context and used to promote prejudice and condemnation. However, Paul’s passion for the good news of the Jesus story can be an inspiration to us all and so this month, we’re using the ‘Be like Bob’ meme that went viral on Facebook last year as a framework for our journey through 2 Corinthians.
Be like Paul.
INSPIRATION: 2 Corinthians 1:1-11
THIS IS PAUL
PAUL’S BEEN THROUGH A LOT.
HE’S NOT HAD IT EASY.
BUT PAUL HAS FOUND COMFORT IN THE GOD OF ALL COMFORT AND WANTS TO SHARE THAT COMFORT WITH OTHERS.
BE LIKE PAUL
VERSES OF THE DAY:
Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves receive from God. 2 Corinthians 1:3-4