PPT-Philippians 2:5-11 (NKJV)

Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus 6  who being in the form of God did not consider it robbery to be equal with God 7  but made Himself of no reputation taking the form of a bondservant . Shining As Lights. Philippians 2:12-18. Philippians 2:12-18 (NKJV) . 12 . Therefore, my beloved, as you have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling; . Summer 2015. Lesson 1. Philippians – Background. Writer. : Paul. When/Where. : Most probably during Paul’s first imprisonment at Rome (AD 60-62). Phil 1:13 – “Imperial guard”. Phil 4:22 -- “saints… of Caesar’s household”. Let Your Conduct be Worthy of Christ. 1:3-4:20 – The Message of the Letter. 1:12-4:9 – Have conduct worthy of Christ. 1:12-26 – The blessings of prison and life. 1:27-4:9 – Have conduct worthy of Christ. I. Loving . Jesus. Loving . Jesus. – Matthew 22:37 – “Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind.”. Putting Him . first. – Matthew 6:33 – “But seek ye first the kingdom of God”. A Study of the Letters Paul Wrote While Imprisoned in Rome. Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians, & Philemon. Themes of Philippians. Major Theme: Joy in the Lord.. “Joy” found five times. “Rejoice” found eleven.. 24 “Therefore whoever hears these sayings of Mine, and does them, I will liken him to a wise man who built his house on the rock: 25 and the rain descended, the floods came, and the winds blew and beat on that house; and it did not fall, for it was founded on the rock. 26 “But everyone who hears these sayings of Mine, and does not do them, will be like a foolish man who built his house on the sand: 27 and the rain descended, the floods came, and the winds blew and beat on that house; and it fell. And great was its fall.”. 1:18a. But . what does it matter? The important thing is that in every way, whether from false motives or true, Christ is preached. And because of this I rejoice.. Philippians . 1:18b-20. Yes, and I will continue to rejoice, . THE WOMAN, THE CHILD, AND THE DRAGON. Now a great sign appeared in heaven; a woman clothed with the sun, with the moon under her feet, and on her head a garland of twelve stars. . Revelation 12:1 (NKJV). 6 . Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. . 7 . And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus….  . I rejoiced greatly in the Lord that at last you renewed your concern for me. Indeed, you were concerned, but you had no opportunity to show it.. 11 . I am not saying this because I am in need, for I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances. . ..  I am not saying this because I am in need, for I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances. . 1. I can’t sustain joy without learning to be . content. . in my circumstances.. Philippians . Philippians 4:4-9. How can we live as joyful people (4)?. Extend grace to others (5).. Defeat anxiety with prayer (6-7).. Fill your mind with what is good (8-9).. How to Be Joyful. Philippians 4:4-9. And what more shall I say? For the time would fail me to tell of Gideon and Barak and Samson and . Jephthah. , also . of.  David and Samuel and the prophets: . 33 . who through faith subdued kingdoms, worked righteousness, obtained promises, stopped the mouths of lions, . A humble . p. erspective is one that puts the concerns of Christ above all else.. A life well lived is lived for the Lord.. A life lived for the Lord has to consider the needs of others.. A Humble Perspective .