1. The VISION of Paul

Three Heavens:

A. ATMOSPHERIC

B. ASTRONOMIC

C. ANGELIC

2. The VEXATION of Paul

A. It was PAINFUL.

B. It was NEEDFUL.

3. The VICTORY of Paul

A. It taught him to value SPIRITUAL life above physical life.

B. It taught him to be PRAYERFUL.

C. It taught him HUMILITY.

D. It taught him COMPASSION.

E. It kept him USABLE.

F. It taught him that God's grace is SUFFICIENT.

G. It taught him that God demonstrates His STRENGTH in our WEAKNESS.

 SMALL GROUP DISCUSSION QUESTIONS

1.   Share one thing that stood out to you in this week’s sermon and why.

2.   If God’s will for your life is so important, why doesn’t He tell it to you more plainly and completely?

3. Read 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18. What are the three things we are encouraged to do in this passage? What do these actions help us achieve?

4. Read 2 Peter 3:9. What are we often doing that hinders us from knowing God’s will for our current circumstances?