The document discusses Paul's letter to the Philippians. It discusses how believers must conduct themselves worthily of the gospel and stand united for the faith. Paul encourages the Philippians to not be intimidated by enemies and to humbly work together in fellowship with Christ. The document also examines how Christ humbled himself and was exalted by God, and encourages believers to live without complaining as bright lights for God.

1. Servants of the Servant
Paul’s letter to the Philippians
Part 4

2. “How is it possible that the Gospel should
be credible, that people should come to
believe that the power which has the last
word in human affairs is represented by a
man hanging on a cross? I am suggesting
that the only answer, the only hermeneutic
(explanation) of the Gospel, is a
congregation of men and women who
believe it and live by it.”
Lesslie Newbiggin
The Gospel in a Pluralist Society

3. 27 Above all, you must live as citizens of
heaven, conducting yourselves in a manner
worthy of the Good News about Christ.
Then, whether I come and see you again or
only hear about you, I will know that you
are standing together with one spirit and
one purpose, fighting together for the
faith, which is the Good News.

4. 28 Don’t be intimidated in any way by your
enemies. This will be a sign to them that
they are going to be destroyed, but that
you are going to be saved, even by God
himself. 29 For you have been given not
only the privilege of trusting in Christ but
also the privilege of suffering for him. 30 We
are in this struggle together. You have seen
my struggle in the past, and you know that
I am still in the midst of it.

5. 2 Is there any encouragement from
belonging to Christ? Any comfort from his
love? Any fellowship together in the Spirit?
Are your hearts tender and
compassionate? 2 Then make me truly
happy by agreeing wholeheartedly with
each other, loving one another, and
working together with one mind and
purpose.

6. 3 Don’t be selfish; don’t try to impress
others. Be humble, thinking of others as
better than yourselves. 4 Don’t look out
only for your own interests, but take an
interest in others, too.
5 You must have the same attitude that
Christ Jesus had.

7. 6 Though he was God,
he did not think of equality with God
as something to cling to.
7 Instead, he gave up his divine privileges;
he took the humble position of a slave
and was born as a human being.
When he appeared in human form,
8 he humbled himself in obedience to
God
and died a criminal’s death on a cross.

8. 9 Therefore, God elevated him to the place
of highest honor
and gave him the name above all other
names,
10 that at the name of Jesus every knee
should bow,
in heaven and on earth and under the
earth,
11 and every tongue confess that Jesus
Christ is Lord,
to the glory of God the Father.

9. 12 Dear friends, you always followed my
instructions when I was with you. And now
that I am away, it is even more important.
Work hard to show the results of your
salvation, obeying God with deep
reverence and fear. 13 For God is working in
you, giving you the desire and the power to
do what pleases him.

10. 14 Do everything without complaining and
arguing, 15 so that no one can criticize you.
Live clean, innocent lives as children of
God, shining like bright lights in a world full
of crooked and perverse people.
Philippians 1: 27 – 2: 15

11. 28 Don’t be intimidated in any way by your
enemies. This will be a sign to them that
they are going to be destroyed, but that
you are going to be saved, even by God
himself. 29 For you have been given not
only the privilege of trusting in Christ but
also the privilege of suffering for him. 30 We
are in this struggle together. You have seen
my struggle in the past, and you know that
I am still in the midst of it.

12. 28 Don’t be intimidated in any way by your
enemies. This will be a sign to them that
they are going to be destroyed, but that
you are going to be saved, even by God
himself. 29 For you have been given not
only the privilege of trusting in Christ but
also the privilege of suffering for him. 30 We
are in this struggle together. You have seen
my struggle in the past, and you know that
I am still in the midst of it.

13. 9 Therefore, God elevated him to the place
of highest honor
and gave him the name above all other
names,
10 that at the name of Jesus every knee
should bow,
in heaven and on earth and under the
earth,
11 and every tongue confess that Jesus
Christ is Lord,
to the glory of God the Father.

14. 28 Don’t be intimidated in any way by your
enemies. This will be a sign to them that
they are going to be destroyed, but that
you are going to be saved, even by God
himself. 29 For you have been given not
only the privilege of trusting in Christ but
also the privilege of suffering for him. 30 We
are in this struggle together. You have seen
my struggle in the past, and you know that
I am still in the midst of it.

15. 2 Is there any encouragement from
belonging to Christ? Any comfort from his
love? Any fellowship together in the Spirit?
Are your hearts tender and
compassionate? 2 Then make me truly
happy by agreeing wholeheartedly with
each other, loving one another, and
working together with one mind and
purpose.

16. 14 Do everything without complaining and
arguing, 15 so that no one can criticize you.
Live clean, innocent lives as children of
God, shining like bright lights in a world full
of crooked and perverse people.
Philippians 1: 27 – 2: 15

18. 2 Is there any encouragement from
belonging to Christ? Any comfort from his
love? Any fellowship together in the Spirit?
Are your hearts tender and
compassionate? 2 Then make me truly
happy by agreeing wholeheartedly with
each other, loving one another, and
working together with one mind and
purpose.

19. And I will continue to rejoice. For I know
that as you pray for me and the Spirit of
Jesus Christ helps me, this will lead to my
deliverance.
Philippians 1: 18-19

20. 4 Always be full of joy in the Lord. I say it
again—rejoice! 5 Let everyone see that you
are considerate in all you do. Remember,
the Lord is coming soon.

21. 6 Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray
about everything. Tell God what you need,
and thank him for all he has done. 7 Then
you will experience God’s peace, which
exceeds anything we can understand. His
peace will guard your hearts and minds as
you live in Christ Jesus.
Philippians 4: 4-7

23. Words and Pictures from Last Week
• Kate M. - God had been speaking her through one of the
worship songs we sang. As we sang those words, the
Holy Spirit had come across the room. It was an
encouragement/promise to wait and the Holy Spirit will
come.
• Sheilah - had a picture of an iris. The tuba of the iris
needs to be put on the surface of the earth (not under it)
in order to grow. As the sun shines on it the root grows
down. Needs the sun to grow. As we position ourselves
in the right place i.e. in God's presence we will grow.

24. Words and Pictures from Last Week
• Becca - picture of a tornado swirling around. In the
same way we are often caught up in lots of busyness.
However, when you move into the eye of the storm it is
still and peaceful. We need to take time and to be still;
to wait on God in the midst of busyness.
• James - picture of a tap dripping. It was open enough
for a tiny bit to get through. God is not a dripping tap but
a fountain, a river etc. We may have been going through
a dry patch recently but we need more water to survive.
• Anne - a picture of a group of people walking along like
the Israelites walked along. Instead of God being at the
front of them, he was at the side of them.