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Four Examples of Extreme Faithfulness
Series Philippians
245
I. The Example of the Apostle Paul 2:16-18
1. What would bring Paul the maximum amount of joy?
2. Paul's success would be determined “In the Day of Christ”
3. Being poured out as a drink offering
II. The Philippian Believers 17-18
Paul is showing here, by implication, the universal priesthood of the believer – which has taken the place of the OT priesthood.
The church in 1 Peter 2:5 – “a holy priesthood to offer up spiritual sacrifices”.
Rom. 12:1 -- Present your bodies a living sacrifice... which is your reasonable service.
III. Timothy 19-24
Paul's purpose in mentioning Timothy v. 19, 23-24
I trust in the Lord – I hope v. 19a, 23
That I also may be encouraged v. 19b
Paul's character reference for Timothy 20-23
a) v. 20 -- His heart (see 1:15-17)
b) v. 21 – His goal (see 2:4)
c) v. 22 – His proven character (see 1:1)
IV. Epaphroditus 2:25-30
1. His identity v. 25
My brother -- my fellow-worker -- my fellow-soldier.
Anslem says – common sympathy – common work – common danger
2. His Illness 26-27
3. His Service 28-30
Final Applications:
Sermon ID | 6200904540 |
Duration | 48:54 |
Date | Jun 14, 2009 |
Category | Sunday Service |
Bible Text | Philippians 2:16-30 |
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