1. What does a follower of Jesus look like?

2. Philippians 1: 6... he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus. Confident of completion What does a follower of Jesus look like?

3. Confident of completion What does a follower of Jesus look like? Philippians 1: 9 your love may abound more and more in knowledge and depth of insight, 10 so that you may be able to discern what is best Discerning what is best to glorify God in love

4. Confident of completion What does a follower of Jesus look like? Philippians 1: 12 Now I want you to know, brothers and sisters, that what has happened to me has actually served to advance the gospel. Discerning what is best to glorify God in love Able to trust God’s redemption

5. Confident of completion What does a follower of Jesus look like? Philippians 1: 21 For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain. Discerning what is best to glorify God in love Able to trust God’s redemption Alive for Christ

6. Confident of completion What does a follower of Jesus look like? Philippians 2: 2 make my joy complete by being like–minded, having the same love, being one in spirit and of one mind. Discerning what is best to glorify God in love Able to trust God’s redemption Alive for Christ Standing firm in unity

7. Confident of completion What does a follower of Jesus look like? Discerning what is best to glorify God in love Able to trust God’s redemption Alive for Christ Standing firm in unity Humble Philippians 2 3... in humility value others above yourselves,... 4 have the same attitude of mind Christ Jesus had:

8. Philippians 2 12 Therefore, my dear friends, as you have always obeyed—not only in my presence, but now much more in my absence— continue to work out your salvation with fear and trembling, 13 for it is God who works in you to will and to act in order to fulfil his good purpose.

9. Working out salvation Philippians 2 12... continue to work out your salvation with fear and trembling “Working out”Not “working for” Not trying to earn salvation Trying to respond to salvation

10. Philippians 2 12... continue to work out your salvation with fear and trembling Working out salvation 3 attitudes to salvation 1. Salvation - an add-on to life - relationships - wealth - achievements - salvation - hobbies

11. Philippians 2 12... continue to work out your salvation with fear and trembling Working out salvation 3 attitudes to salvation 1. Salvation - an add-on to life 2. Salvation - the pinnacle of life What next? Enjoy God and life till we get there

12. Philippians 2 12... continue to work out your salvation with fear and trembling Working out salvation 3 attitudes to salvation 1. Salvation - an add-on to life 2. Salvation - the pinnacle of life 3. Salvation - the beginning of a new life

13. Philippians 2 12... continue to work out your salvation with fear and trembling Working out salvation Salvation; Forgiven Given eternal life Loved by the creator Bought with a price Saved from destruction

14. Now that I am... Philippians 2 12... continue to work out your salvation with fear and trembling Working out salvation Forgiven Given eternal life Loved by the creator Bought with a price Saved from destruction What is the effect on... My self esteem? My character

15. Now that I am... Philippians 2 12... continue to work out your salvation with fear and trembling Working out salvation Forgiven Given eternal life Loved by the creator Bought with a price Saved from destruction What is the effect on... My grievances? My relationships My character

16. Now that I am... Philippians 2 12... continue to work out your salvation with fear and trembling Working out salvation Forgiven Given eternal life Loved by the creator Bought with a price Saved from destruction What is the effect on... My giving? My resources My character My relationships

17. Now that I am... Philippians 2 12... continue to work out your salvation with fear and trembling Working out salvation Forgiven Given eternal life Loved by the creator Bought with a price Saved from destruction What is the effect on... My willingness to speak of God? My ambitions My character My relationships My resources

18. My character My relationships My resources Now that I am... Philippians 2 12... continue to work out your salvation with fear and trembling Working out salvation Forgiven Given eternal life Loved by the creator Bought with a price Saved from destruction What is the effect on... Suffering I am prepared to bare? My ambitions My commitment

19. My character My relationships My resources Philippians 2 12... continue to work out your salvation with fear and trembling Working out salvation My ambitions My commitment Salvation as the beginning of a new life Working on my

20. My character My relationships My resources Philippians 2 12... continue to work out your salvation with fear and trembling Working out salvation My ambitions My commitment Working on my “With fear and trembling”... Afraid of... Rejection? No we are saved Punishment? No we are saved

21. My character My relationships My resources Philippians 2 12... continue to work out your salvation with fear and trembling Working out salvation My ambitions My commitment Working on my “With fear and trembling”... Wasting God given opportunities

22. My character My relationships My resources Philippians 2 12... continue to work out your salvation with fear and trembling Working out salvation My ambitions My commitment Working on my “With fear and trembling”... Wasting God given opportunities Disappointing God

23. My character My relationships My resources Philippians 2 12... continue to work out your salvation with fear and trembling Working out salvation My ambitions My commitment Working on my “With fear and trembling”... Wasting God given opportunities Disappointing God Missing out on God’s purpose for us

24. My character My relationships My resources Philippians 2 12... continue to work out your salvation with fear and trembling Working out salvation My ambitions My commitment Working on my “With fear and trembling”... Wasting God given opportunities Disappointing God Missing out on God’s purpose for us Distance from God

25. My character My resources Philippians 2 12... continue to work out your salvation with fear and trembling Working out salvation My commitment Let God work on My ambitions My relationships Be afraid of not letting him work But...

26. My character My resources Philippians 2 12... continue to work out your salvation with fear and trembling Working out salvation My commitment Let God work on My ambitions 13 for it is God who works in you to will and to act in order to fulfil his good purpose. My relationships Changes not dependent on our skill or resources

27. Philippians 2 12... continue to work out your salvation with fear and trembling, 13 for it is God who works in you to will and to act in order to fulfil his good purpose. 14 Do everything without grumbling or arguing, Working out salvation

28. My character My resources Philippians 2 12... continue to work out your salvation with fear and trembling My relationships Are “my” resources God’s or mine? Is my Salvation affecting my life now? My commitment My ambitions Does my commitment to God’s purpose match His commitment to me? Are my ambitions and aspirations the same as God’s for my life? Am I afraid of ignoring these questions? Am I known for my grace and mercy?