Diving into 2 Corinthians 4:1-7, Pastor Lance discusses what it means to “have this treasure in earthen vessels”. While the world measures the church’s significance by external factors, the Lord discerns the heart and He places value on the institution that He created. Pastor Lance shares that where the old covenant fell short (its inability to cleanse us from sin), the new covenant of Jesus is permanent, and gives full access to the Father. He argues that this is the beginning of radical and active ministry. Although the world tries to relegate believers to the sidelines, we’ve never been more needed in our society, as Christianity is under attack. In Christ, we are given new life, and that manifests itself through ministering to the lost and dying world. If the church isn’t faithful to its ministry, how will those lost in darkness come to the light? Just as the Spirit was working and moving 2,000 years ago, He is still working today!
