August 13, 2017 Content In Him

Word Studies – “rejoice,” “content” Scripture – Philippians 4:4-13 Application – five areas of our walk Conclusion – What Next?

Word Studies – “rejoice,” “content” Sense of intent and context

4 Rejoice in the Lord always.

22 And the glory which You gave Me John 17 22 And the glory which You gave Me I have given them, that they may be one just as We are one: 23 I in them, and You in Me; that they may be made perfect in one,

4 Rejoice in the Lord always. Again I will say, rejoice! Seventy-seven times in Sixty-eight verses.

they rejoiced with exceeding great joy. Matthew 2 10When they saw the star, they rejoiced with exceeding great joy.

Let us be glad and rejoice, Revelation 19 Let us be glad and rejoice, and give honour to Him: for the marriage of the Lamb is come, and His wife hath made herself ready.

I have learned in whatever state I am, Content I have learned in whatever state I am, to be content:

Sufficiency within, Being satisfied because of living in God's fullness. This inward sufficiency is as valid in "low times" (suffering) as in "high times" (temporal prosperity)

"sufficiency within" occurs only in Phil 4:11 refers to positive inward adequacy that comes through the indwelling power of Christ

Word Studies – “rejoice,” “content” Scripture – Philippians 4:4-13

4 Rejoice in the Lord always. Again I will say, rejoice! 5 Let your gentleness be known to all men. The Lord is at hand.

with thanksgiving, let your requests be 6 Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; 7 and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.

8 Finally, brethren, whatever things are true, whatever things are noble, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report,

the God of peace will be with you. if there is any virtue and if there is anything praiseworthy—meditate on these things. 9 The things which you learned and received and heard and saw in me, these do, and the God of peace will be with you.

10 But I rejoiced in the Lord greatly that now at last your care for me has flourished again; though you surely did care, but you lacked opportunity. 11 Not that I speak in regard to need, for I have learned in whatever state I am, to be content:

12 I know how to be abased, and I know how to abound. Everywhere and in all things I have learned both to be full and to be hungry, both to abound and to suffer need. 13 I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.

Word Studies – “rejoice,” “content” Scripture – Philippians 4:4-13 Application – five areas of our walk

4 Rejoice in the Lord always. Again I will say, rejoice! 1. Contentment revealed in our Character 4 Rejoice in the Lord always. Again I will say, rejoice! 5 Let your gentleness [moderation] be known to all men. The Lord is at hand.

but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, 2. Contentment rules over our Cares 6 Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God;

which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds 2. Contentment rules over our Cares …7 and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.

3. Contentment restrains our Contemplation. 8 Finally, brethren, whatever things are true, whatever things are noble, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report,

and the God of peace will be with you. 3. Contentment restrains our Contemplation if there is any virtue and if there is anything praiseworthy—meditate on these things. 9 The things which you learned and received and heard and saw in me, these do, and the God of peace will be with you.

10 But I rejoiced in the Lord greatly 4. Contentment reigns over our Circumstances 10 But I rejoiced in the Lord greatly that now at last your care for me has flourished again; though you surely did care, but you lacked opportunity.

11 Not that I speak in regard to need, 4. Contentment reigns over our Circumstances 11 Not that I speak in regard to need, for I have learned in whatever state I am, to be content:

12 I know how to be abased, and I know 4. Contentment reigns over our Circumstances 12 I know how to be abased, and I know how to abound. Everywhere and in all things I have learned both to be full and to be hungry, both to abound and to suffer need.

13 I can do all things through Christ 5. Contentment, a reflection of our Confidence in Christ 13 I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.

Word Studies – “rejoice,” “content” Scripture – Philippians 4:4-13 Application – five areas of our walk Conclusion – What Next?

What Next” Encouragement or Challenge Contentment, rejoicing and peace are inseparable We should be ready to reflect the hope that is within us

What Next” Encouragement or Challenge We should examine ourselves 1. Does my character reveal Contentment? 2. Does contentment rule my cares? 3. Is my thought-life restrained by contentment in Christ?

What Next” Encouragement or Challenge We should examine ourselves 4. Does contentment in Christ reign over my circumstances? 5. Is my life a reflection of my confidence in Christ?

My Faith Has Found a Resting Place 405

My faith has found a resting place, Not in device or creed; I trust the ever-living One, His wounds for me shall plead.

I need no other argument, I need no other plea, It is enough that Jesus died, And that He died for me.

Enough for me that Jesus saves, This ends my fear and doubt; A sinful soul I came to Him, He’ll never cast me out.

I need no other argument, I need no other plea, It is enough that Jesus died, And that He died for me.

My heart is leaning on the Word, The living Word of God, Salvation by my Saviour’s name, Salvation through His blood.

I need no other argument, I need no other plea, It is enough that Jesus died, And that He died for me.

My great physician heals the sick, The lost He came to save; For me His precious blood He shed, For me His life He gave.

I need no other argument, I need no other plea, It is enough that Jesus died, And that He died for me.

He who is the blessed and only Sovereign, the King of kings and Lord of lords, who alone has immortality, who dwells in unapproachable light, whom no one has ever seen or can see. To Him be honour and eternal dominion. Amen. 1 Timothy 6:15b-16 -

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