A major theme in 2 Corinthians is God’s strength revealed in our weakness. The passage before us powerfully makes this point and, in so doing, provides the Christian with wonderful encouragement as we engage in gospel ministry. The passage divides into at least four main points:

1. Powerless Pots (v. 7)

2. Powerful Paradoxes (vv. 8–9)

3. Powerful Perspective (vv. 10–11)

4. Powerful Partnership (v. 12)