Philippians 4:10-23

Peace, regardless of circumstances

What was the coolest car you have ever owned? Me- 1977 Buick Regal

What was the worst beater you have ever owned? 1969 Buick LeSabre -4 door.

In Phil 1:12 Paul talks about his circumstances and how they turned out for the greater progress of the gospel, even though he was in prison. In this closing passage, Paul again addresses his circumstances and emphasizes how circumstances should be the least of our worries.

Read: 4:10-23  

Paul talks about having learned to be content regardless of his circumstances. How do you think he learned that? (  Wait … Was it through prosperity?)  

What does Paul mean by ALL Things in v.13?

Paul thanks the Philippians for their support and reinforces the idea that they have been partners with him in all his missionary work.

Then he writes a big check for God to sign in v. 19.

What were the needs of the church at Phillipi?

Can we assume that God will supply all of our needs? Does He?

Key Verses:

1:6 For I am confident of this very thing, that He who began a good work in you will perfect it until the day of Christ Jesus.

1:21 For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain.

1: 27 Only conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ

2:1 Therefore if there is any encouragement in Christ, if there is any consolation of love, if there is any fellowship of the Spirit, if any  affection and compassion, ² make my joy complete by being of the same mind, maintaining the same love, united in spirit, intent on one purpose.

2:14 Do all things without grumbling or disputing;

3:1Finally, my brethren, rejoice in the Lord.

3:12 Not that I have already obtained it or have already become perfect, but I press on so that I may lay hold of that ^[i]for which also I was laid hold of by Christ Jesus.

3:20 For our citizenship is in heaven, from which also we eagerly wait for a Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ;

4:5 Let your gentle spirit be known to all men.

4:8 Finally, brethren, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is of good repute, if there is any excellence and if anything worthy of praise, dwell on these things.

4:13 I can do all things through Him who strengthens me.

4:19 And my God will supply all your needs according to His riches in glory in Christ Jesus.