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More To Life – A Study in Philippians
Phil 1:12-18 – Better Than a Silver Lining
No More Silver Linings
Knowing what really matters
*Intro: *
o When we are in the middle of things, we want them to end.
Then we will see how God is working.
o Just teach me what I need to learn so I can get out of this.
I hate silver linings – it is just a sliver of silver in a dark cloud.
As if we can only find joy when we get to the end!
Control – we like it, but we cannot grasp it.
Control is an illusion
We get frustrated.
Like looking at your 401k this week
Keep what is important important
*Phil 1:12-18 */Now I want you to know, brothers, that what has happened to me has really served to advance the gospel.
13 As a result, it has become clear throughout the whole palace guard and to everyone else that I am in chains for Christ.
14 Because of my chains, most of the brothers in the Lord have been encouraged to speak the word of God more courageously and fearlessly.
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/15 It is true that some preach Christ out of envy and rivalry, but others out of goodwill.
16 The latter do so in love, knowing that I am put here for the defense of the gospel.
17 The former preach Christ out of selfish ambition, not sincerely, supposing that they can stir up trouble for me while I am in chains.
18 But what does it matter?
The important thing is that in every way, whether from false motives or true, Christ is preached.
And because of this I rejoice.
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/Yes, and I will continue to rejoice, /
Background:
Paul in prison – can’t be traveling, starting churches – not his plan
Paul wanted to Go to Rome to preach the gospel
/Acts 19:21 After all this had happened, Paul decided to go to Jerusalem, passing through Macedonia and Achaia.
“After I have been there,” he said, “I must visit Rome also.”/
/Rom 1:15 That is why I am so eager to preach the gospel also to you who are at Rome./
Bet let’s read how Paul is doing.
Start at verse 18
/But what does it matter?
The important thing is that in every way, whether from false motives or true, Christ is preached.
And because of this I rejoice.
Yes, and I will continue to rejoice,/
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Kept his mind on what is important
Joy of ministering or the gospel in spite of . .
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Joy of focusing on what is important in spite of. . .
*Joy comes as we focus on what God is doing and how we can be a part of it.
His work, His glory*
All other pursuits are trivial
Christ is to be our goal and our purpose
Mark at Al’s Restauraunt – staring at TV.
In spite of difficult circumstances and in spite of difficult people.
*1.
Focus In spite of difficult circumstances (12-14) Chains*
First paragraph – 12-14 all one sentence.
/12 Now I want you to know, brothers, that what has happened to me has really served to advance the gospel/
*Change your perspective of the storm – see it as part of the work of God *
· Remember that Paul is writing in the hearing of guards
· Now I want you to know – responding to their concern through Epaphroditus
o Disclosure formula
o Here is what is really going on.
o This is where he would tell about himself – what is going on – instead it is how he views what is going on.
o They were worried that his ministry had been seriously impaired and that he might die a martyr.
o Case was coming up for hearing soon in Rome.
· What has happened to me – arrest – under house arrest
o My circumstances – literally the things pertaining or relating to me.
o Paul determined to go to Jerusalem with special collection
o Arrested
o Murder plot, so taken to Roman garrison at Caesarea for 2 years.
o Appealed to Caesar, on way to Rome, shipwrecked at Malta.
o 2 years of house arrest in Rome
o Philippians feeling down about Paul – he is sharing the unexpected!
· Advance – move forward through obstacles.
– to cut towards –
§ Army engineers that open the way for the troops - road through rocks and trees.
§ pioneers
o When believers view adverse circumstances from the divine perspective, they will use them for spiritual advantage.
o To – for the greater progress of the gospel – purpose, goal, result
o Israelites at Red Sea – oh no!!!! Opportunity for God’s deliverance.
o *A change in thinking.*
o Misfortunes often serve to advance the things that really matter rather than thwarting them
· Paul’s life so wrapped up in the gospel that it wasn’t about his imprisonment!
· Paul is not the victim or throwing a pity party for himself
o We tend to do that!
/Gen 50:20 You intended to harm me, but God intended it for good to accomplish what is now being done, the saving of many lives./
God uses Satan and his evil schemes to accomplish His purpose – just as He did at calvary!
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Who will I have contact with in this storm?*
/13 As a result, it has become clear throughout the whole palace guard and to everyone else that I am in chains for Christ./
· Result 1 – Paul has been able to share the gospel – contact with the lost.
· Divine appointments
· Hardship can enhance your reputation and give credibility to your message.
· Paul’s who!
· Palace guard, the praetorian guard – the emperor’s elite body guard – the only ones in the capital!!!!
o How else would they have heard?
o 9 or 10 thousand hand picked soldiers to serve Caesar personally.
o Double pay and special privileges.
o Not just what Paul said, but how he talked, wrote, acted, LIVED!
o His message and his character.
They would know if he blew it.
For two years, consistent, faithful.
Wow!
The least divergence would have been caught and passed on.
o Chained to someone praying without ceasing – preaching to whomever came – writing letters which sometimes were dictated.
o Guards changed every 6 hours.
If never repeated, over 3000 soldiers.
o As each new one came – “Thank you Lord, here’s another one to tell about Jesus”
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