1. - Working towards a common goal - Cannot work without one another Gospel Partnership Philippians 1:1-11, 19; 4:16-18

3. 1. Why Paul would see that the fellow Philippians are his gospel partner and vice versa? They are God’s people (vv.1-2) They have been called to serve the living God (v.1) They are partners because they have a common heritage (v.2)

4. Gospel Partnership Philippians 1:1-11, 19; 4:16-18 2. How did the Philippian church get involved with the gospel partnership? Partnership in the fellowship of the Gospel (1:7-8) The Philippians constantly prayed for Paul and vice versa (1:4, 9, 19) The church provided ongoing material needs for Paul (4:16) The Philippian church sent Epaphroditus to look after Paul’s needs (4:18)

5. Gospel Partnership Philippians 1:1-11, 19; 4:16-18 Reflection/Action: We are God’s covenant people We have been called to serve the living God Gospel partnership is everyone’s work