1. What is meant by our “OUTER MAN” perishing?

“For which cause we faint not; but though our outward man perish, yet the inward man is renewed day by day.” (2Cor 4:16)

The word for “faint” is ἐκκακέω,(ek-kak-eh’-o), which means (2Cor 4:16) faint, am weary. Are you getting faint and weary with all the “STRESS” of life?

2. How is our “INNER MAN” being renewed?

“For which cause we faint not; but though our outward man perish, yet the inward man is renewed day by day.” (2Cor 4:16, 17)

The word “renewed” is ἀνακαινόω,(an-ak-ahee-no’-o), which means renew, make new again. In other words, our Spirit man is growing stronger, getting ready to take its heavenly flight.

3. What should be the believer’s FOCUS?

“18While we look not at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen: for the things which are seen are temporal; but the things which are not seen are eternal.” (2Cor 4:18)

The word “temporal” is πρόσκαιρος, (pros’-kahee-ros), which means in season, temporary, for a season. This is just a SEASON of life!

Conclusion: Here is Paul’ s resolve in his heart because of the reality of our bodies weary out but our Spirit’s being renewed.

“7For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, worketh for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory.”