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REJOICE IN THE LORD

REJOICE IN THE LORD. Paul’s Letter to the Philippians. Philippi. An important city, Roman colony Acts 16:12 Very few Jews 16:13 Conversion of Lydia 16:13-15 Paul and Silas jailed 16:16-24 Conversion of the jailer 16:25-34 Paul’s innocence and rights asserted 16:35-40

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REJOICE IN THE LORD

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  1. REJOICE IN THE LORD Paul’s Letter to the Philippians

  2. Philippi • An important city, Roman colonyActs 16:12 • Very few Jews 16:13 • Conversion of Lydia16:13-15 • Paul and Silas jailed16:16-24 • Conversion of the jailer16:25-34 • Paul’s innocence and rights asserted 16:35-40 • Luke remained at Philippi 16:9-10,40; 20:5-6 • Paul’s second (and third) visit 20:1-6 • Philippian fellowship Phil. 4:10-20; 4:1; 1:3-8

  3. “Rejoice in the Lord” Philippians • “In this I rejoice, yes, and will rejoice”1:1-26 • “Fulfill my joy” 1:27-4:3 • “Rejoice in the Lord” 4:4-9 • “I rejoiced in the Lord greatly” 4:10-20

  4. “In this I rejoice, yes, and will rejoice”1:1-26 • Greeting 1:1-2 • Thanksgiving for Philippians’ fellowship 1:3-11 • Petition for their growth v. 9-11 • Christ is preached 1:12-18 • In spite of Paul’s imprisonmentv. 12-13 • Praetorian guard was aware of the gospel v. 13 • Others were motivated to preach more v. 14 • A no-lose situation 1:19-26 • Depart and be with Christ v. 24-26 • Live for Christ and teach others v. 23

  5. “Fulfill my joy” 1:27-4:3 • Beunitedin striving for the gospel 1:27-2:30 • Work together for gospel 1:27-30 • Be unselfish in attitude 2:1-11 • Example of Christ v. 5-11 • Be unselfish in action 2:12-30 • With fear and trembling v. 12-13 without complaining or arguing v. 14-16 • Example of Paul v. 17-18 • Example of Timothy v. 19-24 • Example of Epaphroditusv. 25-30

  6. “Fulfill my joy” 1:27-4:3 • Beware of “dogs” 3:1-21 • Paul’s “pedigree” v. 2-6 • Paul gave it up to know Christ v. 7-11 • Still pressing on v. 12-14 • Walk by the same rule v.15-16 • Enemies of the cross walk otherwisev. 17-19 • apostolic pattern v. 18 • Our citizenship is in Heaven v. 20-21 • Rejoice in the Lord 4:1 • Get along 4:2-3

  7. “Rejoice in the Lord” 4:4-9 • Attitude:Rejoice in the Lord Luke 10:20 • Action: show gentleness to all men James 3:17 • Promise: The Lord is near • Attitude:Be anxious for nothing Matt. 6:25-34 • Action:Pray about everything 1 Peter 5:6-7 • Promise: the peace of God will guard your heart • Attitude: meditate on good things Prov. 4:23 • Action: follow apostolic example 1 Cor. 4:16-17 • Promise: the God of peace will be with you

  8. “I rejoiced in the Lord greatly” 4:10-20 • For fellowship in the gospel 4:10-13 • Expression of care as well as fellowship v. 10 • Paul not dependent on it v. 11-13 • Learned to be content1 Tim. 6:6-10 • Christ gives strength to endure v. 13 • For fellowship in the gospel 4:14-20 • Church treasury to support preachers v. 14-16 • Their support was a sacrifice to God v. 18 • God will reward them for giving to Paul v. 17,19 • God is glorified v. 20 • Closing 4:21-23

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