1. Philippians1 Philippians Unity and Service to Others Lesson Eleven: The Mind of Christ - Peace

2. Philippians2 Review - Chapter 1 Christ is Our Life (Vs 21) Rejoicing in Harmony (1:1-11) – Joy – Vs 4Rejoicing in Harmony (1:1-11) – Joy – Vs 4 –Personal Affairs (vs 1-2) –Their Fellowship with Paul in the Gospel (vs 3-8) –Paul’s Prayer on Their behalf (vs 9-11) Rejoicing In Hardship (1:12-30) – Joy – Vs. 18Rejoicing In Hardship (1:12-30) – Joy – Vs. 18 –Paul was in Prison Yes, but the Gospel was Spreading ! Rejoice! (1:12-18) –Whether He Lives or Dies Matters Little (19-26) What is more needful, what will bring God glory? –Serious Responsibility to Live Righteously (27-30)

3. Philippians3 Christ is Our Life 1:8 – “…I long for you with the affection of Jesus Christ”1:8 – “…I long for you with the affection of Jesus Christ” –We have the feelings of Christ (chapter 2:1-5) 1:12-18 – “…in every way, whether in pretense or in truth, Christ is preached and in this I rejoice…”1:12-18 – “…in every way, whether in pretense or in truth, Christ is preached and in this I rejoice…” –We have the interests of Christ (18) 1:19 – “this will turn out for my deliverance through your prayer and the supply of the Spirit of Jesus Christ”1:19 – “this will turn out for my deliverance through your prayer and the supply of the Spirit of Jesus Christ” –We have the attitude, motives, and aim of Christ 1:20 – “…so now Christ will be magnified in my body”1:20 – “…so now Christ will be magnified in my body” –Christ is our chief concern, nothing else matters 1:21-23 – “While I live my life is to glorify Christ, and I long to leave this world and be with Him”1:21-23 – “While I live my life is to glorify Christ, and I long to leave this world and be with Him” –Christ is unspeakably dear to us 1:27 – Let you conduct be worthy of the gospel of Christ1:27 – Let you conduct be worthy of the gospel of Christ –Our conduct is determined by Christ 1:28-30 – “It has been granted to us by Christ to suffer”1:28-30 – “It has been granted to us by Christ to suffer” –Attitudes toward us are determined by our living for Christ.

4. Philippians4 Review Chapter 2 Christ is Our Mind Rejoicing In Humility 2:1-18 (Joy - Vs 2)Rejoicing In Humility 2:1-18 (Joy - Vs 2) –Exhortation (1-2) – Be Like-Minded, Love –Exhibition (3-4) – Show your love and Unity –Exposition (5-11) – Christ’s Perfect Example Vs 9-11 – Christ, and His Name were exalted –Explanation - Be Light Bearers! (Vs 12-17) Work Out Your Own Salvation – Continue Rejoicing In Helpers (2:19-30)Rejoicing In Helpers (2:19-30) –Examples – Timothy and Epaphroditus These men have the mind of Christ

5. Philippians5 Review -3 Christ is Our Goal (14) Rejoicing in Heaven – Vs 1 & 20Rejoicing in Heaven – Vs 1 & 20 –Beware of Dogs - Warnings (1-2) –Don’t Trust the Flesh (3-14) Legalism, Ancestry – None of it matters (4-8) –Our Goal is to be found “In Christ” (9) 1.Trust in Christ (9) 2.Righteousness by Faith in Christ (9) 3.Know Him (10) 4.Know the Power of His Resurrection (10) 5.Fellowship of His Sufferings (10) 6.Conform to His Death (10)

6. Philippians6 To Reach Your Goal: Heaven We Cannot Be Spectators; Must EnterWe Cannot Be Spectators; Must Enter –Putting on Christ (Rom 6:3-4) Enters the Race –Fight The Good Fight (1 Tim 6:12) –Work out your salvation (Phil 2:12) We Must Keep In Shape for the RaceWe Must Keep In Shape for the Race –Diet and Exercise Drop the Baggage (Heb 12:1)Drop the Baggage (Heb 12:1) Strain, Push, Reach for the Next LevelStrain, Push, Reach for the Next Level Keep Your Eye On the Prize (Phil 3:13)Keep Your Eye On the Prize (Phil 3:13) The Race Isn’t Over Until You Cross the Finish Line.The Race Isn’t Over Until You Cross the Finish Line.

7. Philippians7 Philippians 4 1 Therefore, my beloved and longed-for brethren, my joy and crown, so stand fast in the Lord, beloved. 2 I implore Euodia and I implore Syntyche to be of the same mind in the Lord. 3 And I urge you also, true companion, help these women who labored with me in the gospel, with Clement also, and the rest of my fellow workers, whose names are in the Book of Life. 4 Rejoice in the Lord always. Again I will say, rejoice! 5 Let your gentleness be known to all men. The Lord is at hand. 6 Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; 7 and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. 8 Finally, brethren, whatever things are true, whatever things are noble, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report, if there is any virtue and if there is anything praiseworthy—meditate on these things. 9The things which you learned and received and heard and saw in me, these do, and the God of peace will be with you.

8. Philippians8 Philippians Chapter 1Chapter 1 –Christ is Our Life (1:21 – For to me, to live is Christ, and to die is gain) Chapter 2Chapter 2 –Christ is Our Mind (2:5 – Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus) Chapter 3Chapter 3 –Christ is Our Goal (3:10 – that I may know the power of His resurrection, and the fellowship of His sufferings, being conformed to His death) Chapter 4Chapter 4 –Christ is Our Strength (4:13 – I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me)

9. Philippians9 “Be Anxious for Nothing” Strife Between BrethrenStrife Between Brethren –Solved: Helping these brethren solve their differences Grief Over Bearing Burdens of ChristGrief Over Bearing Burdens of Christ –Solved: Deliberate focus on matters of Joy Fear Over Present Wants and NeedsFear Over Present Wants and Needs –Solved: By Prayer to God

10. Philippians10 Steps Toward Peace #1 – Stand Fast In the Lord (1)#1 – Stand Fast In the Lord (1) #2 – Be of the Same Mind (2)#2 – Be of the Same Mind (2) –Help Each Other (3) #3 – Rejoice Always (4)#3 – Rejoice Always (4) –God’s Promises & Blessings can not be overcome by the world –Christians rejoice in these Promises & Blessings –Therefore – The Christian’s joy can not be overcome by this world

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12. Philippians12 Steps Toward Peace #1 – Stand Fast In the Lord (1)#1 – Stand Fast In the Lord (1) #2 – Be of the Same Mind (2)#2 – Be of the Same Mind (2) –Help Each Other (3) #3 – Rejoice Always (4)#3 – Rejoice Always (4) #4 – Be Gentle (5)#4 – Be Gentle (5) –Sweet Reasonableness –FOR THE LORD IS NEAR #5 – Be Anxious For Nothing (6-7)#5 – Be Anxious For Nothing (6-7) –Prayer, Supplication, Thanksgiving, Requests

13. Philippians13 Freedom From Anxiety In EverythingIn Everything Prayer (Adoration)Prayer (Adoration) SupplicationSupplication Thanksgiving and RequestsThanksgiving and Requests The Peace That Surpasses All UnderstandingThe Peace That Surpasses All Understanding –Guard Our Hearts –Guard Our Minds

14. Philippians14 Powerful Impact of Thankfulness 1.Reminds me I am not alone 2.Motivates me to look for the purpose in what is happening. 3.Helps me submit my will to His 4.Reminds me of my dependence on God 5.Helps me develop a strong trust in God 6.Is essential in order to rejoice 7.Helps me reason properly (no matter what others say). 8.Helps me change my focus from myself to God 9.Energizes me when I am weary and exhausted from circumstances 10.Transfers my anxiety into Peace that surpasses all understanding

15. Philippians15 Anxiety Insecurity – Something bad is going to happenInsecurity – Something bad is going to happen –The Lord is my Helper, what can man do to me? (Heb 13:6) Helplessness – There is nothing I can do!Helplessness – There is nothing I can do! –I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. (Phil 4:13) Isolation – There is no one to help meIsolation – There is no one to help me –Casting all your troubles on Him for He cares for you (1 Peter 5:7)

16. Philippians16 Steps Toward Peace #1 – Stand Fast In the Lord (1)#1 – Stand Fast In the Lord (1) #2 – Be of the Same Mind (2)#2 – Be of the Same Mind (2) –Help Each Other (3) #3 – Rejoice Always (4)#3 – Rejoice Always (4) #4 – Be Gentle (5)#4 – Be Gentle (5) –Sweet Reasonableness –FOR THE LORD IS NEAR #5 – Be Anxious For Nothing (6-7)#5 – Be Anxious For Nothing (6-7) –Prayer, Supplication, Thanksgiving, Requests #6 – Think On The Right Things (8-9)#6 – Think On The Right Things (8-9)

17. Philippians17 Paul’s Dual Exhortation 4:8-9 “Take Account of These Things“Take Account of These Things –True – opposed to false, lying, fanciful –Noble – worthy of reverence –Right – Just, What is Right –Pure - Undefiled –Lovely – Morally Attractive –Admirable – Good Report –Anything Excellent or Praiseworthy “Do” – Act On Them!“Do” – Act On Them!

18. Philippians18 Steps To: The Peace of God and The God of Peace Standing Fast In The LordStanding Fast In The Lord Having a “Oneness of Mind”Having a “Oneness of Mind” Having Lives Full of Constant JoyHaving Lives Full of Constant Joy Being Gentle and Tender Hearted to AllBeing Gentle and Tender Hearted to All –Knowing That God Is Near Thinking On The Right ThingsThinking On The Right Things Doing the Right ThingsDoing the Right Things Not Being Anxious – Cast Our Cares On GodNot Being Anxious – Cast Our Cares On God

19. Philippians19 Philippians Unity and Service to Others Lesson Twelve: The Mind of Christ - Contentment

20. Philippians20 Philippians Chapter 1Chapter 1 –Christ is Our Life (1:21 – For to me, to live is Christ, and to die is gain) Chapter 2Chapter 2 –Christ is Our Mind (2:5 – Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus) Chapter 3Chapter 3 –Christ is Our Goal (3:10 – that I may know the power of His resurrection, and the fellowship of His sufferings, being conformed to His death) Chapter 4Chapter 4 –Christ is Our Strength (4:13 – I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me)

21. Philippians21 Slides from Lesson 11 How to Have PEACEHow to Have PEACE –Stand Fast in the Lord –Be of the Same Mind –Rejoice Always –Be Gentle Freedom from AnxietyFreedom from Anxiety –Thankfulness Take in Account These ThingsTake in Account These Things Learned, Received, Heard, Saw - DOLearned, Received, Heard, Saw - DO

22. Philippians22 Freedom From Anxiety In EverythingIn Everything Prayer (Adoration)Prayer (Adoration) SupplicationSupplication Thanksgiving and RequestsThanksgiving and Requests The Peace That Surpasses All UnderstandingThe Peace That Surpasses All Understanding –Guard Our Hearts –Guard Our Minds

23. Philippians23 Powerful Impact of Thankfulness 1.Reminds me I am not alone 2.Motivates me to look for the purpose in what is happening. 3.Helps me submit my will to His 4.Reminds me of my dependence on God 5.Helps me develop a strong trust in God 6.Is essential in order to rejoice 7.Helps me reason properly (no matter what others say). 8.Helps me change my focus from myself to God 9.Energizes me when I am weary and exhausted from circumstances 10.Transfers my anxiety into Peace that surpasses all understanding

24. Philippians24 Anxiety Insecurity – Something bad is going to happenInsecurity – Something bad is going to happen –The Lord is my Helper, what can man do to me? (Heb 13:6) Helplessness – There is nothing I can do!Helplessness – There is nothing I can do! –I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. (Phil 4:13) Isolation – There is no one to help meIsolation – There is no one to help me –Casting all your troubles on Him for He cares for you (1 Peter 5:7)

25. Philippians25 Steps Toward Peace #1 – Stand Fast In the Lord (1)#1 – Stand Fast In the Lord (1) #2 – Be of the Same Mind (2)#2 – Be of the Same Mind (2) –Help Each Other (3) #3 – Rejoice Always (4)#3 – Rejoice Always (4) #4 – Be Gentle (5)#4 – Be Gentle (5) –Sweet Reasonableness –FOR THE LORD IS NEAR #5 – Be Anxious For Nothing (6-7)#5 – Be Anxious For Nothing (6-7) –Prayer, Supplication, Thanksgiving, Requests #6 – Think On The Right Things (8-9)#6 – Think On The Right Things (8-9)

26. Philippians26 Paul’s Dual Exhortation 4:8-9 “Take Account of These Things“Take Account of These Things –True – opposed to false, lying, fanciful –Noble – worthy of reverence –Right – Just, What is Right –Pure - Undefiled –Lovely – Morally Attractive –Admirable – Good Report –Anything Excellent or Praiseworthy “Do” – Act On Them!“Do” – Act On Them!

27. Philippians27 Steps To: The Peace of God and The God of Peace Standing Fast In The LordStanding Fast In The Lord Having a “Oneness of Mind”Having a “Oneness of Mind” Having Lives Full of Constant JoyHaving Lives Full of Constant Joy Being Gentle and Tender Hearted to AllBeing Gentle and Tender Hearted to All –Knowing That God Is Near Thinking On The Right ThingsThinking On The Right Things Doing the Right ThingsDoing the Right Things Not Being Anxious – Cast Our Cares On GodNot Being Anxious – Cast Our Cares On God

28. Philippians28 Phil 4: 10 But I rejoiced in the Lord greatly that now at last your care for me has flourished again; though you surely did care, but you lacked opportunity. 11 Not that I speak in regard to need, for I have learned in whatever state I am, to be content: 12 I know how to be abased, and I know how to abound. Everywhere and in all things I have learned both to be full and to be hungry, both to abound and to suffer need. 13 I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. 14 Nevertheless you have done well that you shared in my distress. 15 Now you Philippians know also that in the beginning of the gospel, when I departed from Macedonia, no church shared with me concerning giving and receiving but you only. 16 For even in Thessalonica you sent aid once and again for my necessities. 17 Not that I seek the gift, but I seek the fruit that abounds to your account. 18 Indeed I have all and abound. I am full, having received from Epaphroditus the things sent from you, a sweet- smelling aroma, an acceptable sacrifice, well pleasing to God. 19 And my God shall supply all your need according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus. 20 Now to our God and Father be glory forever and ever. Amen. 21 Greet every saint in Christ Jesus. The brethren who are with me greet you. 22 All the saints greet you, but especially those who are of Caesar’s household. 23 The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. Amen.

29. Philippians29 Phil 4:10-23 Paul Was A Victor Over His CircumstancesPaul Was A Victor Over His Circumstances –I Can Accept All Things (4:11) –I Can Do All Things (4:13) –I Have All Things (4:18) Contentment Over CircumstancesContentment Over Circumstances –Providence of God (10) –Power of God (11-13) –Promise of God (14-20)

30. Philippians30 Providence of God (4:10) Story of Joseph (Gen 37-50)Story of Joseph (Gen 37-50) –Gen 45:5; Gen 50:20 –Rom 8:28 – All things work together for good… –I will guide thee with Mine eye (Psa 32:8) Peace of God – The God of Peace (4:7, 9)Peace of God – The God of Peace (4:7, 9) –Phil 4:6 – Be anxious for nothing, but PRAY Paul Knew God Would Take Care of HimPaul Knew God Would Take Care of Him –God Uses Generosity to Answer Prayers

31. Philippians31 Power of God (4:11-13) A Tree Has RootsA Tree Has Roots A Christian Has Christ (13)A Christian Has Christ (13) –This Power Does Not Fail “I have learned to be content” (4:11)“I have learned to be content” (4:11) –We are all Impatient – But we must Learn.. It is wrong to murmur over God’s Providence Impatience does no good God often provides in ways we do not expect Christ if fully able to sustain devout Christians 4:13 – I can do all things through Christ…4:13 – I can do all things through Christ… –John 15:5 – Apart from Me you can do nothing

32. Philippians32 Promise of God (4:14-20) Philippi Compared to a:Philippi Compared to a: A Budding Tree (4:10)A Budding Tree (4:10) –Flourished – a new life within –Paul rejoiced b/c of what this gift revealed about them An Investment (4:14-17)An Investment (4:14-17) –Fellowship – Sharing, Communication –Giving – materially to Paul –Receiving – Spiritually from the Lord Vs. 17 – Fruit that abounds to your account An Account is Kept In Heaven and a Deposit was made. A Sacrifice (18)A Sacrifice (18) –Paul sees this gift as from Heaven –Vs 19 – God will meet your needs as well!