2. AUTHOR Paul’s heritage – 3:5-6 – From Tarsus to Jerusalem – Pharisee & persecutor of the church – Damascus road conversion – Apostle to the Gentiles Earthly Priorities for Heavenly Citizens

3. Turke y Greec e Isra el Philip pi

4. Via Egnatia approaching Philippi

5. Philippi Forum or “Town Square” Roman Citizenship Governed by Roman Law No taxes No torture or prison w/o trial Right to own and sell land Civil lawsuits

6. AUDIENCE Church in Philippi (Acts 16) – First church founded in Europe (AD 52) – Partners in the gospel (Phil. 4:15-16; 2 Cor. 8:1-5) – Ministered to Paul in prison (Phil. 1:12-13) Earthly Priorities for Heavenly Citizens

7. Significance of heavenly citizenship Identity changed Perspective changed Destiny changed Priorities changed Earthly Priorities for Heavenly Citizens

8. Slaves of Christ Jesus Citizens of heaven sacrifice their rights for Christ Saints in Christ Jesus Citizens of heaven are set apart for Christ Servant-Leaders for Christ Jesus Citizens of heaven imitate the humility of Christ Earthly Priorities for Heavenly Citizens