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Let your hearts be focused on God, while you close your eyes.
Pray in your heart with God, ask Him to move you through His Spirit
Psalm 63:1

Focus:
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Main points of the fourth chapter

Main application points of the book of Philippians
Everyones spiritual life how are yous + prayer
1. Adoration
2. Confession
3. Thanksgiving
4. Supplication
o The action of asking or begging for something earnestly or humbly.

Philippians 4
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Paul calls his fellow companions (sisters in Christ) to be in unity and calls the
Philippians to be steadfast in their faith (v. 1-3)
o How are you doing in your faith?
Paul exhorts them to continue rejoicing in the Lord, while finding peace in
Him through anxiety (v. 4-7)
o Do you guys truly rejoice in the Lord?
o Are there things you guys are anxious about? Why?
Paul exhorts them of the virtues to think about and to put into practice, the
virtues leading to a spirit led life (v. 8-9)
o How are we doing at exhibiting these virtues in our lives?
Paul thanks them for their gifts, but he is not dependent on them, and in all
circumstances, he is content and finds strength through Christ alone (v. 1023)
o Are we truly content in every situation, especially when brought low?
o Do we truly believe that He can strengthen us in these times?

Through Jesus
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We are called to be in unity, of the same mind of Christ to our fellow brothers
and sisters in Christ
Just as Jesus Himself stood fast through all temptations, so can we, by the
power of the Holy Spirit
Because he is the Prince of Peace, only Jesus Himself, can supply us with all
that we need, especially peace in the midst of biblical anxiety (selfcentredness, and omittance of the gospel)
We are led by His Spirit, to teach us more about Christ, and exhibiting the
virtues of our words and our actions

We can find true contentment in Christ whether we are poor or rich, nothing
matters but Christ Himself.

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Week 1: Backstory
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So the first member of the Philippian church is a upper class designer who puts
that all aside and takes the time to pray and be hospitable to others. - intellect

Second person that makes up the church is a broken, exploited, hurt, abused little
girl who probably has major trust issues.- power

Third member of the church was a rough man who showed no mercy. Grace

Week 2: Philippians 1
1. A picture of the love we should have for each other
2. That love comes from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ enabled through His Holy Spirit
The trinity is totally involved in our justification, sanctification, and glorification
3. God is the source and we are the needy dependants
Week 3: Sharing
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Ask Greg hill to share experience- maceara

Week 4: Philippians 1
a)
b)

Fully trust
Fully surrender
c) Fully glorify
Week 5: Philippians 2
-our joy is complete when we are in fellowship with others who are striving on the same path
-humility over pride
-realizing pride in all aspects of our lives
-seeing Christ as the ultimate example of humility
-we should serve others as Christ came to serve
Week 6: Philippians 2
shine God's light- be different by not grumbling and complaining
work out our salvation in fear and trembling

do everything to fulfill Gods good purpose

be like Paul, Timothy and Epaphroditus - they suffered so that no one else could suffer
hold firmly to the word of life
we should be glad and rejoice in Christ
Week 7: Philippians 3
- We don't need to be circumcised - because we are made complete in Christ
- Look out for the false prophets
- We should have no confidence in the flesh, but in Jesus Christ
- Consider everything as loss for the surpassing worth of knowing Christ
-Evaluate your own life to make sure you are not hindered in your walk with Christ
Week 8: Philippians 3
Summary
Paul uses the picture of a race to depict the life of a Christian, forgetting what lies behind, and
straining forward for the prize of eternal life with Christ Himself
Paul tells the Philippians to follow his example of living Christ-like, and to put into practice the truth
already learned
Paul reminds the Philippians of those enemies of the cross of Christ- who live for themselves and is
doomed for eternal damnation
Paul then contrasts these worldly people with believers who have become citizens of heaven,
and will one day have transformed, resurrected bodies when Christ returns.
Through Jesus
Live my life eternally as I strain forward towards the goal of seeing christ one day
We can follow the example of those who live their lives in a Christ like way and apply
the truth of the gospel in our own lives
We can focus on Christ, as citizens of heaven and await our Saviour who will one day
return, and bring us home with Him, transforming our bodies to be like His.
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