Main point: Living in tents is intense. God gives us confidence that it is temporary (through Jesus’ resurrection) and courage to continue (through Jesus’ presence).

I. Jesus’ resurrection gives us confidence (1–5)

II. Jesus’ presence gives us courage (6–10)

Conclusion:

Questions to consider: Take time to share with someone the burden you most keenly feel as you live in your earthly ‘tent’. How does Jesus’ resurrection give you confidence to persevere? How has Jesus’ presence give you courage to press on?

Next week’s text: 2 Cor. 5:11–21