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ICE. REJ. in. The Lord. 2012 Theme Verse : “ Rejoice in the Lord always. Again I will say, rejoice !” (Phil. 4:4). Paul’s Joy in Jesus Christ.
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ICE REJ in The Lord 2012 Theme Verse: “Rejoice in the Lord always. Again I will say, rejoice!” (Phil. 4:4)
Paul’s Joy in Jesus Christ • Phil 1:1-2 – Paul & Timothy, bond-servants of Christ Jesus, to all the saints in Christ Jesus who are in Philippi, including the overseers & deacons: 2 Grace to you & peace from God our Father & the Lord Jesus Christ.
Paul’s Joy in Jesus Christ • Paul’s Adventure – Acts 16 • Forbidden to preach in Asia & Bithynia • Macedonian call • Taught women by the river • Cast a demon out of a young girl • Beaten & put in stocks in jail • Praying & singing hymns • Taught the jailor & household
Paul’s Joy in Jesus Christ • Paul’s Obsession – Philippians • “For to me, to live is Christ” (1:21) • “I am a bond-servant of Christ Jesus” (1:1) • “I want to knowChrist” (3:10) • “…the power of His resurrection” • “…the fellowship of His sufferings” • “…be conformed to His death”
Paul’s Joy in Jesus Christ • Our Obsession – Philippians • Two Addresses: “You are the saints in Christ Jesus who are in (your town)” (1:2) • Our Element: “in Christ Jesus” • Abide in Him or die (John 15:1-5) • What is our obsession? His church, …doctrine, …command, …home?
Paul’s Joy in Jesus Christ • Who was Jesus to Paul? – Philippians • Jesus was Paul’s purpose - 1:12-14 • Jesus was Paul’s pattern - 2:3-8 • Jesus was Paul’s prize - 3:7-9, 14 • Jesus was Paul’s provision - 3:11-13; 4:19