It’s Passover Week

the highest celebration in the Jewish Year.

Paul’s Initial Gains:

Jewish Laws
Observances
Achievements

Paul’s Later Gains:

Having Jesus,
Having the power of His resurrection,
Sharing in His sufferings.

Jesus’ Initial Gains:

Popularity
Power  

Jesus’ Later Gains:

Death: His greatest gain over sin and hell.
Resurrection: His victory over death.

How about us?

Light in our darkness,
Hope in our struggles,
Gain in our losses.

Clay’s Story:

Losses and gains.

St. Paul, Jesus, and Clay teach us about losses and gains.

The Apostle Paul…: “And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love Him, who have been called according to His purpose” (Romans 8:28).