New Testament Walkthru - God Revealed - Philippians

1. The Gospels
Acts of the Apostles
Paul’s Letters
Other Letters
Revelation
A Walkthru’ of the New Testament
Lesson 12: Philippians – The Mind of Christ

2.  Romans – Life Transformation Journey
 1 Corinthians - Heaven’s Gold
 2 Corinthians – Jars of Clay
 Galatians – No longer I
 Ephesians - Pushing Limits
 Philippians - The Mind of Christ
 Colossians – Complete Maturity in Christ
 1 Thessalonians – Cascading Hope
 2 Thessalonians – Confident Hope
 1 Timothy - Fighting Fit
 2 Timothy – Fearless Faithfulness
 Titus – Double Grip
 Philemon – The Avatar

3. EVENT TIMELINE OF THE NEW TESTAMENT

4.  Introduction
 The Mind of Christ
◦ Humble
◦ Focussed
◦ Harmonious
◦ Joyful
◦ Peaceful
 Discussion

5. Paul wrote Philippians about 62 A.D. as he
anticipated his release from prison. It was
written to:
 Express his love to the Philippians.
 Appreciate the Philippians for their continued
help and financial support
 Encourage their growth. [1]

6. 5 In your relationships with one another, have
the same mindset as Christ Jesus:
6 Who, in very nature God,
did not consider equality with
God something to be used to his own
advantage;
7 rather, he made himself nothing
by taking the very nature of a servant,
being made in human likeness.- Ch 2

7. Humble mind
Focused
mind
Harmonious
mind
Joyful mind
Peaceful
mind

8. Obedience
Willingness to suffer

9. 8 And being found in
appearance as a man,
he humbled himself
by becoming
obedient to
death—
even death
on a cross!
Ch 2

10. 10 I want to
know Christ—yes, to
know the power of his
resurrection and
participation in his
sufferings, becoming
like him in his
death, 11 and so,
somehow, attaining to
the resurrection from the
dead. Ch 3

11. 29 For it has been
granted to you on
behalf of Christ not
only to believe in him,
but also to suffer
for him. Ch 1

12. Press on towards goal
Hold on to the word
Count all as loss
Work to will

13. Forgetting what is
behind and
straining toward
what is ahead, 14 I
press on toward
the goal to win the
prize for which God
has called me
heavenward in Christ
Jesus. Ch 3

14. 14 Do everything without
grumbling or arguing, 15 so
that you may become
blameless and pure,
“children of God without
fault in a warped and
crooked generation.”[c] Then
you will shine among them
like stars in the sky 16 as
you hold firmly to the
word of life. And then I will
be able to boast on the day
of Christ that I did not run or
labor in vain. 2

15. 8 What is more, I
consider
everything a loss
because of the
surpassing worth of
knowing Christ Jesus
my Lord, for whose
sake I have lost all
things. I consider
them garbage, that I
may gain Christ - Ch 3

16. 12 Therefore, my dear friends, as
you have always obeyed—not
only in my presence, but now
much more in my absence—
continue to work out your
salvation with fear and
trembling, 13 for it is God
who works in you to will
and to act in order to fulfill his
good purpose. Ch 2
When we work untiringly for
Him
God gives us the will, and desire
to fulfil his purpose

17. Like mindedness
Worthy of gospel
Generous

18. 2 then make my joy
complete by being
like-minded, having
the same love,
being one in spirit
and of one mind.
Ch 1

19. 27 Whatever happens,
conduct yourselves in a
manner worthy of the
gospel of Christ.
Then, whether I come
and see you or only hear
about you in my
absence, I will know that
you stand firm in the
one Spirit, striving
together as one for
the faith of the gospel
Ch 1

20. 18 I have received full
payment and have more
than enough. I am amply
supplied, now that I have
received from
Epaphroditus the gifts
you sent. They are a
fragrant offering, an
acceptable sacrifice,
pleasing to God. 19 And
my God will meet all
your needs according to
the riches of his glory in
Christ Jesus.. Ch 4

21. Positive in adversity
Content in all situations
Strength to endure

22. 14 And because of
my chains, most of
the brothers and
sisters have
become confident
in the Lord and dare
all the more to
proclaim the gospel
without fear. Ch 1

23. 4 Rejoice in the Lord
always. I will say it
again: Rejoice! Ch 4

24. 12 I know what it is to be in
need, and I know what it is to
have plenty. I have learned
the secret of being content
in any and every
situation, whether well fed
or hungry, whether living in
plenty or in want. 13 I can do
all this through him who
gives me strength. Ch 4.
Vs. 13 is often stated on its
own without vs 12. How
differently does v 13 read
with and without the context
of vs. 12?

25. 13 I can do all this
through him who
gives me strength.
Ch 4.
The verse talks more
about strength to
endure vis-à-vis
strength to achieve.

26. Gentleness
Stress free
Prayerful
Beautiful thoughts

27. 5 Let your gentleness be
evident to all. The Lord is
near. 6 Do not be anxious
about anything, but in every
situation, by prayer and
petition, 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. Ch 4

28. 5 Let your gentleness be
evident to all. The Lord is
near. 6 Do not be anxious
about anything, but in
every situation, by prayer
and petition, 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. Ch 4

29. 5 Let your gentleness be
evident to all. The Lord is
near. 6 Do not be anxious
about anything, but in
every situation, by
prayer and petition,
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. Ch 4

30.  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 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. 4

31. Humble
mind
•Obedience
•Willingness to
suffer
Focused
mind
•Press on
towards goal
•Hold on to the
word
•Count all as
loss
•Work to will
Harmonious
mind
•Like
mindedness
•Worthy of
gospel
•Generous to
need
Joyful mind
•Positive in
adversity
•Content in all
situations
•Strength to
endure
Peaceful
mind
•Gentle
•Stress free
•Prayerful
•Beautiful
thoughts
•God of Peace

32.  What aspect of the mind of Christ do you feel you
most need to work on – humble, focused
harmonious, joyful, peaceful? Why?
 Share examples of how you have worked for God
and God has increased your desire to fulfil His
purpose – and vice versa.
 How do you think gentleness and peace are
connected?
 What steps do we need to take to truly
experience joy and peace in all situations? What
challenges do we face and how do we overcome
them?

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