Philippians- 2:19-30

• Paul describes the examples of 2 characters- Timothy and Epaphroditus.

• Timothy had genuine care for the Saints at Philippi and it was selfless.

• Epap is described as::• True brother• Co-worker• Fellow soldier

• Hospitality, love, joy, honor: these to be expressed.

• * 2 Tim 3:10• I Cor 13:5• * Phil 2:4• * Philemon 1:24

(soldier)• Acts 20:24

• How should we act towards other Christian’s?

• What do we learn in Phil 2:4? Provide some examples of how.

• How can we follow the example of Epap?

• The qualities listed in v:29 are critical as an expression of Christian love. Discuss

• Are you anxious for missionaries? Their work, their needs?

Philippians- 3:1-11

• We are to be mindful and watch out for evil doers (false teachers)

• Notice Paul’s reliance on Christ’s work; not his own. V:3

• Human effort seems to fall by the wayside- trying to earn salvation.

• The result of human effort in righteousness is “garbage” v:8

• Paul yearned for “knowing Christ”

• Rev 22:15 (evil doers)

• 2 Cor 11:13• Rom 2:29• Rom 9:6• Gal 6:15• Gal 5:25• 2 Cor 5:16• John 17:3• 2 Pet 1:3

• We are to watch out for people who are evil and place emphasis on human efforts for righteousness. Discuss

• What does it mean to “count all things as loss compared to knowing Christ?”

• How did Paul rely on Christ for salvation?

• In addition to knowing Christ what did Paul yearn for?

• Thought= what do you yearn for?