Devotional - Congregational Meeting 07-21-16

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1. Philippians     Think  about  such  things  
2. Purpose   1.  Paul  wanted  the  church  to  know  how  things  were  going  for  him  and   plans  if  released  (1:1-­‐12-­‐2:24)   2.  There  appears  to  have  been  some  discord  and  division  he  writes  to   encourage  humility  with  a  view  toward  unity  (2:1-­‐18;  4:2-­‐3).     3.  Paul,  the  pastoral  theologian,  writes  to  head  off  the  negaGve  teaching   and  consequences  of  certain  false  teachers  (3:2-­‐3ff.).     4.  Paul  wrote  to  commend  Timothy  to  the  church  as  well  as  to  give  a   report  about  Epaphroditus  (2:19-­‐30).   5.  He  also  wrote  to  thank  the  church  for  their  concern  for  him  and  the   giNs  they  had  given  (4:10-­‐20).  
3. Purpose   1.  Paul  wanted  the  church  to  know  how  things  were  going  for  him  and   plans  if  released  (1:1-­‐12-­‐2:24)   2.  There  appears  to  have  been  some  discord  and  division  he  writes  to   encourage  humility  with  a  view  toward  unity  (2:1-­‐18;  4:2-­‐3).     3.  Paul,  the  pastoral  theologian,  writes  to  head  off  the  negaGve  teaching   and  consequences  of  certain  false  teachers  (3:2-­‐3ff.).     4.  Paul  wrote  to  commend  Timothy  to  the  church  as  well  as  to  give  a   report  about  Epaphroditus  (2:19-­‐30).   5.  He  also  wrote  to  thank  the  church  for  their  concern  for  him  and  the   giNs  they  had  given  (4:10-­‐20).  
4. 4  …2  I  plead  with  Euodia  and  I  plead  with  Syntyche  to  be  of  the  same   mind  in  the  Lord.  3  Yes,  and  I  ask  you,  my  true  companion,  help  these   women  
5. 1:9  And  this  is  my  prayer:  that  your  love  may  abound  more  and  more  in   knowledge  and  depth  of  insight   27  Whatever  happens,  conduct  yourselves  in  a  manner  worthy  of  the  gospel   of  Christ….  stand  firm  in  the  one  Spirit,    striving  together  as  one.     2  :1Therefore  if  you  have  any  encouragement  from  being  united  with  Christ,   if  any  comfort  from  his  love,  if  any  common  sharing  in  the  Spirit,  if  any   tenderness  and  compassion,  2  then  make  my  joy  complete  by  being  like-­‐ minded,  having  the  same  love,  being  one  in  spirit  and  of  one  mind.  3  Do   nothing  out  of  selfish  ambiGon  or  vain  conceit.  Rather,  in  humility  value   others  above  yourselves,  4  not  looking  to  your  own  interests  but  each  of  you   to  the  interests  of  the  others.   14  Do  everything  without  grumbling  or  arguing,  15  so  that  you  may  become   blameless  and  pure,  “…  
6. Brain  Science  
7. 4  …2  I  plead  with  Euodia  and  I  plead  with  Syntyche  to  be  of  the  same  mind  in  the   Lord.  3  Yes,  and  I  ask  you,  my  true  companion,  help  these  women       4  Rejoice  in  the  Lord  always.  I  will  say  it  again:  Rejoice!  5  Let  your  gentleness  be   evident  to  all.  The  Lord  is  near.  6  Do  not  be  anxious  about  anything,  but  in  every   situaGon,  by  prayer  and  peGGon,  with  thanksgiving,  present  your  requests  to   God.  7  And  the  peace  of  God,  which  transcends  all  understanding,  will  guard  your   hearts  and  your  minds  in  Christ  Jesus.     8  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.      9  …put  it  into  prac>ce.  And  the  God  of  peace  will  be  with  you.    
8. Behavior  Science  
9. Prayer     •  What  things  are  you  thinking  on?   •  Are  they  lovely,  pure  and  noble?   •  Pray  also  for:   – Our  Senior  Pastor  search     – Our  Country   – Love  Europe  Teams   – Specific  needs