Philippians1 Philippians Unity and Service to Others Lesson Twelve: The Mind of Christ - Contentment

Philippians2 Philippians Chapter 1Chapter 1 –Christ is Our Life (1:21 – For to me, to live is Christ, and to die is gain) Chapter 2Chapter 2 –Christ is Our Mind (2:5 – Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus) Chapter 3Chapter 3 –Christ is Our Goal (3:10 – that I may know the power of His resurrection, and the fellowship of His sufferings, being conformed to His death) Chapter 4Chapter 4 –Christ is Our Strength (4:13 – I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me)

Philippians3 Slides from Lesson 11 How to Have PEACEHow to Have PEACE –Stand Fast in the Lord –Be of the Same Mind –Rejoice Always –Be Gentle Freedom from AnxietyFreedom from Anxiety –Thankfulness Take in Account These ThingsTake in Account These Things Learned, Received, Heard, Saw - DOLearned, Received, Heard, Saw - DO

Philippians4 Freedom From Anxiety In EverythingIn Everything Prayer (Adoration)Prayer (Adoration) SupplicationSupplication Thanksgiving and RequestsThanksgiving and Requests The Peace That Surpasses All UnderstandingThe Peace That Surpasses All Understanding –Guard Our Hearts –Guard Our Minds

Philippians5 Powerful Impact of Thankfulness 1.Reminds me I am not alone 2.Motivates me to look for the purpose in what is happening. 3.Helps me submit my will to His 4.Reminds me of my dependence on God 5.Helps me develop a strong trust in God 6.Is essential in order to rejoice 7.Helps me reason properly (no matter what others say). 8.Helps me change my focus from myself to God 9.Energizes me when I am weary and exhausted from circumstances 10.Transfers my anxiety into Peace that surpasses all understanding

Philippians6 Anxiety Insecurity – Something bad is going to happenInsecurity – Something bad is going to happen –The Lord is my Helper, what can man do to me? (Heb 13:6) Helplessness – There is nothing I can do!Helplessness – There is nothing I can do! –I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. (Phil 4:13) Isolation – There is no one to help meIsolation – There is no one to help me –Casting all your troubles on Him for He cares for you (1 Peter 5:7)

Philippians7 Steps Toward Peace #1 – Stand Fast In the Lord (1)#1 – Stand Fast In the Lord (1) #2 – Be of the Same Mind (2)#2 – Be of the Same Mind (2) –Help Each Other (3) #3 – Rejoice Always (4)#3 – Rejoice Always (4) #4 – Be Gentle (5)#4 – Be Gentle (5) –Sweet Reasonableness –FOR THE LORD IS NEAR #5 – Be Anxious For Nothing (6-7)#5 – Be Anxious For Nothing (6-7) –Prayer, Supplication, Thanksgiving, Requests #6 – Think On The Right Things (8-9)#6 – Think On The Right Things (8-9)

Philippians8 Paul’s Dual Exhortation 4:8-9 “Take Account of These Things“Take Account of These Things –True – opposed to false, lying, fanciful –Noble – worthy of reverence –Right – Just, What is Right –Pure - Undefiled –Lovely – Morally Attractive –Admirable – Good Report –Anything Excellent or Praiseworthy “Do” – Act On Them!“Do” – Act On Them!

Philippians9 Steps To: The Peace of God and The God of Peace Standing Fast In The LordStanding Fast In The Lord Having a “Oneness of Mind”Having a “Oneness of Mind” Having Lives Full of Constant JoyHaving Lives Full of Constant Joy Being Gentle and Tender Hearted to AllBeing Gentle and Tender Hearted to All –Knowing That God Is Near Thinking On The Right ThingsThinking On The Right Things Doing the Right ThingsDoing the Right Things Not Being Anxious – Cast Our Cares On GodNot Being Anxious – Cast Our Cares On God

Philippians10 Phil 4: 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. 14 Nevertheless you have done well that you shared in my distress. 15 Now you Philippians know also that in the beginning of the gospel, when I departed from Macedonia, no church shared with me concerning giving and receiving but you only. 16 For even in Thessalonica you sent aid once and again for my necessities. 17 Not that I seek the gift, but I seek the fruit that abounds to your account. 18 Indeed I have all and abound. I am full, having received from Epaphroditus the things sent from you, a sweet- smelling aroma, an acceptable sacrifice, well pleasing to God. 19 And my God shall supply all your need according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus. 20 Now to our God and Father be glory forever and ever. Amen. 21 Greet every saint in Christ Jesus. The brethren who are with me greet you. 22 All the saints greet you, but especially those who are of Caesar’s household. 23 The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. Amen.

Philippians11 Phil 4:10-23 Paul Was A Victor Over His CircumstancesPaul Was A Victor Over His Circumstances –I Can Accept All Things (4:11) –I Can Do All Things (4:13) –I Have All Things (4:18) Contentment Over CircumstancesContentment Over Circumstances –Providence of God (10) –Power of God (11-13) –Promise of God (14-20)

Philippians12 Providence of God (4:10) Story of Joseph (Gen 37-50)Story of Joseph (Gen 37-50) –Gen 45:5; Gen 50:20 –Rom 8:28 – All things work together for good… –I will guide thee with Mine eye (Psa 32:8) Peace of God – The God of Peace (4:7, 9)Peace of God – The God of Peace (4:7, 9) –Phil 4:6 – Be anxious for nothing, but PRAY Paul Knew God Would Take Care of HimPaul Knew God Would Take Care of Him –God Uses Generosity to Answer Prayers

Philippians13 Power of God (4:11-13) A Tree Has RootsA Tree Has Roots A Christian Has Christ (13)A Christian Has Christ (13) –This Power Does Not Fail “I have learned to be content” (4:11)“I have learned to be content” (4:11) –We are all Impatient – But we must Learn.. It is wrong to murmur over God’s Providence Impatience does no good God often provides in ways we do not expect Christ if fully able to sustain devout Christians 4:13 – I can do all things through Christ…4:13 – I can do all things through Christ… –John 15:5 – Apart from Me you can do nothing

Philippians14 Promise of God (4:14-20) Philippi Compared to a:Philippi Compared to a: A Budding Tree (4:10)A Budding Tree (4:10) –Flourished – a new life within –Paul rejoiced b/c of what this gift revealed about them An Investment (4:14-17)An Investment (4:14-17) –Fellowship – Sharing, Communication –Giving – materially to Paul –Receiving – Spiritually from the Lord Vs. 17 – Fruit that abounds to your account An Account is Kept In Heaven and a Deposit was made. A Sacrifice (18)A Sacrifice (18) –Paul sees this gift as from Heaven –Vs 19 – God will meet your needs as well!

Philippians15 Churches Supported Paul Church At Philippi Supported HimChurch At Philippi Supported Him –Phil 1:3-5; 4:10-18 Paul Took Wages From Churches (2 Cor 11:8)Paul Took Wages From Churches (2 Cor 11:8) Churches Sent Funds Directly To Paul By Way Of Their Messenger – EpaphroditusChurches Sent Funds Directly To Paul By Way Of Their Messenger – Epaphroditus –Phil 2:25 Church Paul (Evangelist)

Philippians16 When Does It Become Wrong? Can 1 Church Can 10 Churches Can 1,000 Churches Can 2,000 Churches Can 5,000 Churches Can 10,000 Churches Can ALL Churches Sponsoring Church Elders Herald of Truth Abilene, TX Philippi Paul Ephesus Corinth