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An Introduction to In Christ Alone. Rev. Dr. Joel Lehenbauer. Welcome. Thank you for joining us! LCMS Youth Gathering July 16-20, 2016 New Orleans, Louisiana. 3 Questions. New Appreciation Book of Philippians’ Themes Philippians in the context of today’s church. Question #1.
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An Introduction toIn Christ Alone Rev. Dr. Joel Lehenbauer
Welcome Thank you for joining us! LCMS Youth Gathering July 16-20, 2016 New Orleans, Louisiana
3 Questions • New Appreciation • Book of Philippians’ Themes • Philippians in the context of today’s church
Question #1 “In your time studying Philippians for the thematic paper, what was something in Paul’s letter you appreciated as never before?”
Question #2 “In your paper, you focused on a number of ‘themes’ from the Book of Philippians. What are those themes and how are they important in the letter?”
Question #2 Chains Tears Friends Enemies Politics Death Christ
Question #2 • True and abiding JOY in life, suffering and death • Genuine UNITY through utter HUMILITY • Undeserved GRACE received only through • Divine Power to ‘press on towards the goal’ despite earthly resistance • All-Sufficient Strength to SERVE selflessly and sacrificially
Question #3 “What does Philippians and the theme “Christ Alone” say specifically to young people in the church about the Christian faith?”
Final Thought Adult Leaders: Join the LCMS Youth Gathering Adult Leader GROUP www.facebook.com/groups/NYGadultleaders Sign up to receive Youth Gathering Update Emails www.lcmsgathering.com/gatheringupdate Thematic Paper on www.lcmsgathering.comsoon.
Join us next time: Topic: Starting at the End Presenter: Brad Alles When: October 8 @ 12 pm CDT Where: www.anymeeting.com/LCMSyouth