Philippians 2.25-30

Grace Bible Chapel

Sunday, December 18, 2005

Philippians 3:1

Rejoice in the Lord

     I.    Introduction

            A.   Joy?

            B.   Modern day preachers

            C.   Example of Jesus 

                  1.    His character − Isaiah 53:3

                  2.    His actions

                  3.    His joy – Hebrews 12:1-2

    II.    The context

            A.   Philippians 2:19-20

            B.   Philippians 2:25-26

            C.   Philippians 3:2; 2:28

            D.   Philippians 1:12-13, 23-24

            E.   Philippians 1:27; 2:1-2

            F.   Philippians 1:29-30; 4:2-3

            G.   Philippians 1:9-11, 27; 2:1-5; 2:12-16

   III.    The command

            A.   Philippians 3:1-2

                  1.    The circumstances for the Philippians

                  2.    The repetition

                         a.    Philippians 2:18; 4:4

                         b.    Philippians 1:28-30

                         c.    The relationship – cf. Philippians 1:27-30; 3:3

                  3.    Paul’s attitude

                  4.    The benefit to the Philippians

            B.   Psalm 33

            C.   The teachings of Jesus

                  1.    Matthew 5:10-12

                  2.    Luke 10:17-24

                  3.    John 16:19-22

                  4.    John 16:33

            D.   James 1:2-4

  IV.    Conclusions and applications

            A.   A personal note

            B.   1 Peter 1:8-9

            C.   Charles Gabriel