12.11.22 Who is Jesus: "The Day of Christ"

Who is Jesus: “The Day of Christ”

Philippians 1:3-11

December 11, 2022

I. The completion of the Spirit’s work. (vs 1-8)

1. The beginning of His work. (vs 3-6)

Philippians 3:20-21

John 10:28-29

2. The assurance of His work. (vs 6)

John 14:16-17

Jude 24-25

II. The completion of innocence. (vs 9-10)

Colossians 1:21-22

(1) A growing love is needed to approve things that are excellent.

(2) A growing love is needed to be pure and blameless.

(3) A growing love desires to offer up to the Lord the very best we can on His Day.

I Corinthians 6:19-20

III. The completion of being right with God. (vs 11)

1. The fruit of righteousness from Jesus. (vs11)

“And he (Abraham) believed the Lord, and he (God) counted it to him as righteousness. Genesis 15:6

LET’S GO DEEPER:

1. Compare Philippians 1:6 with Philippians 2:12-13. How do these passages complement each other?

2. Read Colossians 1:9–11. Compare this passage to Philippians 1:9–11. How might these passages help shape our practice of prayer?

3. Paul wanted the church to be able to discern what really matters in life. Stop and pray for yourself and your church—that you all may be passionate about the things that really matter. Share at least 3 thoughts with someone on what you’ve decided really matter in life.

4. Do you think much about “the day of Christ”? How can a daily reflection on this future event impact our daily lives?

5. Paul reminds the church that they are “filled with the fruit of righteousness that comes through Jesus Christ to the glory and praise of God.” Can you draw any comparisons to Genesis 15:6?