Philippians: Partners in Gospel Joy
Paul's joy in Philippians, their partnership in the gospel, and his unwavering faith amidst challenges are explored in these sessions. From discussing purpose to the clash of staying or departing, these scriptural reflections encapsulate themes of courage, rejoicing, and exalting Christ in all circumstances.
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PHILIPPIANS HAVING A LIFE OF PURPOSE SESSION 3 BRIDGES DAVE MATTINGLY
DISCUSS If you traveled on the July 4thweekend, where did you go? What is your favorite patriotic movie, play, or book?
PHILIPPIANS Philippians are a source of joy for Paul They (and we) are partners in the gospel Paul s chains have advanced the gospel Motives vary, but the gospel is pure
PHILIPPIANS People from Philippi Gas Pumpers Philippine Islanders King of Spain (1500S) Inept Boxers Acrobats Ovary Tubes Philippians Fill-Uppians Filipinos Phillip II Fat Lippians Flippians Fallopians
PHILIPPIANS 1:19-20 Yes, and I will continue to rejoice, for I know that through your prayers and God s provision of the Spirit of Jesus Christ what has happened to me will turn out for my deliverance. I eagerly expect and hope that I will in no way be ashamed, but will have sufficient courage so that now as always Christ will be exalted in my body, whether by life or by death.
PHILIPPIANS 1:19-20 Status: Chained, Doomed Goals: Courage, Christ Exalted Resources: Your Prayers, God's Provision, Spirit of Christ Results: Continued Rejoicing, Deliverance, Life/Death
PHILIPPIANS 1:21-24 For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain. If I am to go on living in the body, this will mean fruitful labor for me. Yet what shall I choose? I do not know! I am torn between the two: I desire to depart and be with Christ, which is better by far; but it is more necessary for you that I remain in the body.
PHILIPPIANS 1:21-24 The Clash: Should I Stay or ___? Lovin' Spoonful: Did You Ever Have to ___? Whitney Houston: How Will I ___? Joan Osborne: What If God ___? Baha Men: Who Let the ___?
PHILIPPIANS 1:25-27 Convinced of this, I know that I will remain, and I will continue with all of you for your progress and joy in the faith, so that through my being with you again your boasting in Christ Jesus will abound on account of me. Whatever happens, conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ.
PHILIPPIANS 1:25-27 LIFE / DEATH Gal 2:20 WORTHY 2 Cor 7:4 Rom 8:38 Gal 6:4 2 Cor 5:8 Eph 4:1 Col 2:12 2 Tim 4:7
PHILIPPIANS 1:27-30 Then, whether I come and see you or only hear about you in my absence, I will know that you stand firm in the one Spirit, striving together as one for the faith of the gospel without being frightened in any way by those who oppose you. This is a sign to them that they will be destroyed, but that you will be saved by God. For it has been granted to you on behalf of Christ not only to believe in him, but also to suffer for him, since you are going through the same struggle you saw I had, and now hear that I still have.
PHILIPPIANS 1:27-30 Aesop: United we stand, ___ Dumas: One for all, and ___ Donne: No man is an ___ Franklin: If we do not hang together, ___ Lincoln: A house divided against itself ___ Jesus: They shall know you are my disciples by ___
PHILIPPIANS 1:27-30 UNITY Acts 4:32 COURAGE Matt 10:28 PERSEVERANCE Rev 2:10 1 Cor 1:10 Luke 22:32 Matt 5:11 1 Cor 16:13 Heb 13:6 1 Thes 2:2 Eph 4:3 2 Tim 1:7 2 Thes 1:5 1 Peter 3:8 Acts 5:29 1 Peter 3:17
DISCUSS What can we do with sufficient courage to exalt Christ? How can we conduct ourselves worthy of the gospel? How can we stand firm in the one Spirit? What is one step we can take to get better at each of the above?
