Philippians 1:1-11
Joy in participation
Philippians 1:12-26
Joy in Christ taught
Joy in Paul's deliverance
Joy in faith
Philippians 1:27-30
Joy in suffering

Philippians 2:1-11
Joy in same mind (unity)
Philippians 2:12-18
Joy in sacrifice
Philippians 2:19-30
Joy in Christian friends

Philippians 3:1-11
Rejoice in the Lord
Philippians 3:12-16
Run the race
Philippians 3:17-21
Heavenly citizenship

Philippians 4:1-9

Secure Mind & Worry
Part I

You Don't Have to Worry

Philippians 4:1-3
Therefore, my brothers and sisters, you whom I love and long for, my joy and crown, stand firm in the Lord in this way, dear friends!
I plead with Euodia and I plead with Syntyche to be of the same mind in the Lord. Yes, and I ask you, my true companion, help these women since they have contended at my side in the cause of the gospel, along with Clement and the rest of my co-workers, whose names are in the book of life.

A SINCERE COMMENDATION

• Continuation of last chapter
• Family/beloved (agapetos)
• Longed for (epipothetos) 2:26
• This way = pathway outlined by Paul
• Put Christ first in thinking
• Leave past behind
• Press toward goal
• Focus on things above rather than earthly things
• Stand firm (steko) as soldier without flinching or retreating; unmoving
• Joy & crown (stephanos) crown of victory & celebration

I Corinthians 15:58
Therefore, my dear brothers and sisters, stand firm. Let nothing move you. Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain.

Ephesians 6:13-17
Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand. Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness in place, and with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace. In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one. Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.

I Thessalonians 2:19-20
For what is our hope, our joy, or the crown in which we will glory in the presence of our Lord Jesus when he comes? Is it not you? Indeed, you are our glory and joy.

A SENSITIVE CONFRONTATION

• Didn't take sides
• Urge/plead (parakaleo) call along-side; beg, beseech
• Syntyche: affable; fortunate
• Eudoia: prosperous; sweet fragrance
• Implications 2000 years later
• Shared struggle (sunetheleson moi)
• Book of life
• True companion (suzugos) yoke (zugos) with (sun)

Revelation 21:27
Nothing impure will ever enter it, nor will anyone who does what is shameful or deceitful, but only those whose names are written in the Lamb’s book of life.

Luke 10:20
However, do not rejoice that the spirits submit to you, but rejoice that your names are written in heaven.”

Matthew 18:15-16
If your brother or sister sins, go and point out their fault, just between the two of you. If they listen to you, you have won them over. But if they will not listen, take one or two others along, so that ‘every matter may be established by the testimony of two or three witnesses.’

Matthew 5:22-24
But I tell you that anyone who is angry with a brother or sister will be subject to judgment. Again, anyone who says to a brother or sister, ‘Raca,’ is answerable to the court. And anyone who says, ‘You fool!’ will be in danger of the fire of hell.
“Therefore, if you are offering your gift at the altar and there remember that your brother or sister has something against you, leave your gift there in front of the altar. First go and be reconciled to them; then come and offer your gift.

Psalm 133:1
How good and pleasant it is when God’s people live together in unity!

Mark 9:50
Salt is good, but if it loses its saltiness, how can you make it salty again? Have salt among yourselves, and be at peace with each other.”

John 17:20-23
My prayer is not for them alone. I pray also for those who will believe in me through their message, that all of them may be one, Father, just as you are in me and I am in you. May they also be in us so that the world may believe that you have sent me. I have given them the glory that you gave me, that they may be one as we are one— I in them and you in me—so that they may be brought to complete unity. Then the world will know that you sent me and have loved them even as you have loved me.

Philippians 4:4-7
Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

PEACE BEYOND COMPREHENSION

• Rejoicing in the Lord
• Relating to others
• Not directly translatable
• Gentle spirit (epieikes) reasonableness (eikos) on (epi) moderation; forbearance; gentleness
• Near (engus) never far away
• Possible reference to second coming

I Corinthians 13:4-7
Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.

II Corinthians 10:1
By the humility and gentleness of Christ, I appeal to you—I, Paul, who am “timid” when face to face with you, but “bold” toward you when away!

James 3:17
But the wisdom that comes from heaven is first of all pure; then peace-loving, considerate, submissive, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial and sincere.

Matthew 28:19-20
Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.”

Hebrews 4:13
Nothing in all creation is hidden from God’s sight. Everything is uncovered and laid bare before the eyes of him to whom we must give account.

Hebrews 13:5
Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have, because God has said, “Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you.”

Psalm 145:18-19
The Lord is near to all who call on him, to all who call on him in truth. He fulfills the desires of those who fear him; he hears their cry and saves them.

RIGHT PRAYING

• Refrain from worry
• Worry beads; worry stones; worry dolls
• Anxious (merimao) careful; worry
• Merizo: to pull in different directions
• Hope vs. fear
• Prayer (proseuche) prayer (euche) to (pros) adoration
• Supplication (deises) asking God for something
• Requests (aitema) definite & precise petitions
• Thanksgiving (eucharistia) well (eu) to give freely (charizomai)
• Huperechousa (have above) pants (all/every) noun (mind/thinking)
• Guard (phroureo) military; garrison guard

Matthew 6:25-34
Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothes? Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they? Can any one of you by worrying add a single hour to your life? “And why do you worry about clothes? See how the flowers of the field grow. They do not labor or spin. Yet I tell you that not even Solomon in all his splendor was dressed like one of these. If that is how God clothes the grass of the field, which is here today and tomorrow is thrown into the fire, will he not much more clothe you—you of little faith? S…

I Peter 5:7
Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.

I Thessalonians 5:16-17
Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus

Matthew 6:7-8
And when you pray, do not keep on babbling like pagans, for they think they will be heard because of their many words. Do not be like them, for your Father knows what you need before you ask him.

Hebrews 5:7
During the days of Jesus’ life on earth, he offered up prayers and petitions with fervent cries and tears to the one who could save him from death, and he was heard because of his reverent submission.

Romans 15:30-32
I urge you, brothers and sisters, by our Lord Jesus Christ and by the love of the Spirit, to join me in my struggle by praying to God for me. Pray that I may be kept safe from the unbelievers in Judea and that the contribution I take to Jerusalem may be favorably received by the Lord’s people there, so that I may come to you with joy, by God’s will, and in your company be refreshed.

Colossians 4:12
Epaphras, who is one of you and a servant of Christ Jesus, sends greetings. He is always wrestling in prayer for you, that you may stand firm in all the will of God, mature and fully assured.

James 5:16
Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective.

Luke 22:42
Father, if you are willing, take this cup from me; yet not my will, but yours be done.”

Matthew 7:7-8
Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives; the one who seeks finds; and to the one who knocks, the door will be opened.

Romans 8:28
And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.

Jeremiah 29:11
For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.

Colossians 2:6-7
So then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live your lives in him, rooted and built up in him, strengthened in the faith as you were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness.

John 14:27
Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.

Philippians 4:8-9
Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things. Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me—put it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you.

RIGHT THINKING

• Thinking as a Christian should
• Right traits
• Right thinking
• Right living
• Acting as a Christian should
• Right teaching
• Right training
• Peace of God/God of peace

RIGHT THINKING

• True (alethes) genuine/real
• Honorable (semnos) honesty/worthy of reverence
• Right (dikailos) just
• Pure (hagnos) holy/undefiled
• Lovely (prosphiles) toward (pros) phileo (love)
• Of good repute (euphemos) well (eu) saying/report (pheme)
• Excellent (arete) virtue
• Worthy of praise (epainos) upon (epi) ainos (praise)

John 17:17
Sanctify them by the truth; your word is truth.

Psalm 119:165
Great peace have those who love your law, and nothing can make them stumble.

Ephesians 5:8-12
For you were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Live as children of light (for the fruit of the light consists in all goodness, righteousness and truth) and find out what pleases the Lord. Have nothing to do with the fruitless deeds of darkness, but rather expose them.

Psalm 19:7-9
The law of the Lord is perfect, refreshing the soul. The statutes of the Lord are trustworthy, making wise the simple. The precepts of the Lord are right, giving joy to the heart. The commands of the Lord are radiant, giving light to the eyes. The fear of the Lord is pure, enduring forever. The decrees of the Lord are firm, and all of them are righteous.

Proverbs 4:23
Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it.

Ephesians 4:29
Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen.

RIGHT LIVING

• Dwell (logizomai) think carefully and thoughtfully
• Do's rather than don't's
• 8 & 9 tied together in original text with the word "and"
• Right teaching (heard, seen, received)
• Right training: practice (prasso)

Acts 20:20
You know that I have not hesitated to preach anything that would be helpful to you but have taught you publicly and from house to house.

Titus 2:7-8
In everything set them an example by doing what is good. In your teaching show integrity, seriousness and soundness of speech that cannot be condemned, so that those who oppose you may be ashamed because they have nothing bad to say about us.

II Corinthians 13:11
Finally, brothers and sisters, rejoice! Strive for full restoration, encourage one another, be of one mind, live in peace. And the God of love and peace will be with you.

I Thessalonians 5:23
May God himself, the God of peace, sanctify you through and through. May your whole spirit, soul and body be kept blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.

A man is what he thinks about all day long.

Ralph Waldo Emerson

Philippians 4
Peace Chapter of the NT

James 4
War Chapter of NT

Next week

Philippians 4:10-23

Secure Mind & Worry
Part II

The Secret of Contentment

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