Feeding the Flock

"The Thanksgiving"
 
Salutation  (1:1-2)
Author: “Paul”  (1:1)Recipient: “Timothy”  (1:2a)Blessing: “Grace, Mercy and Peace”  (1:2b)
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A Challenge  (1:3-3:17)

From The PAST  (1:3-18)
In The PRESENT  (2:1-26)
For The FUTURE  (3:1-17)
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From The PAST  (1:3-18)

THE THANKSGIVING  (1:3-7)
THE TESTIMONY  (1:8-12)
THE TREASURE  (1:13-18)

"Living the Multiplied Life"
 
Marilyn   – “You hit the nail on the head. Perfectly describes me. I’m so happy and thankful for this. It’s like you’re my minister. Thank you, thank you, thank you.”
Jennifer   – “Following your podcast on Spotify, Buddy! I’ve been looking for a new sermon series, and this will be it.”
Bill   – “I have found your podcast Feeding the Flock. One of the things that [my wife] and I really enjoyed and have missed so greatly is the teaching that we received from Neighborhood Bible Fellowship. This year, as you know, we are still homeschooling [our son] and we were looking for a study program to get him involved in the Bible. [My wife] came up with having him listen to teaching from a well-known "Preacher". As we were discussing this, I said I had the perfect "Preacher" in mind and we decided to have him start with your series on Philippians. I am so excited that he gets to sit under your teaching as we have. We are blessed to have this opportunity. I wanted you to know that you are still having an effect on my family.”

"Greetings and Blessing"
 
Here is the OUTLINE:
SALUTATION: “GRACE…”  (1:1-2)
A1.PAUL’S CONCERN FOR THE PHILIPPIANS (1:3-26)
     B1. EXHORTATION: EXAMPLE OF CHRIST (1:27-2:18)
         C1. TIMOTHY  (2:19-24)
         C2. EPAPHRODITUS  (2:25-30)
     B2. EXHORTATION: EXAMPLE OF PAUL  (3:1-4:9)
A2. THE PHILIPPIANS’ CONCERN FOR PAUL (4:10-20)
SALUTATION: “GRACE…”  (4:21-23)
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SALUTATION: “GRACE…”  (4:21-23)
     •  Greetings  (4:21-22)
     •  Blessing  (4:23)
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“Grace” can be remembered with:‘God’s Riches At Christ’s Expense’

"Giving and Receiving"
 
The "Parallel Inversion" OUTLINE:
SALUTATION: “GRACE…” (1:1-2)
   A1.PAUL’S CONCERN FOR THE PHILIPPIANS (1:3-26)
      B1. EXHORTATION: EXAMPLE OF CHRIST (1:27-2:18)
            C1. TIMOTHY  (2:19-24)
            C2. EPAPHRODITUS  (2:25-30)
      B2. EXHORTATION: EXAMPLE OF PAUL  (3:1-4:9)
   A2. THE PHILIPPIANS’ CONCERN FOR PAUL (4:10-20)
SALUTATION: “GRACE…”  (4:21-23)
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A2. THE PHILIPPIANS’ CONCERN FOR PAUL  (4:10-20)
     1.  The Secret  (4:10-14)
     2.  The Gift  (4:15-19)
     3.  The Glory (4:20)

"Abundance and Need"
 
The Outline: 
SALUTATION: “GRACE…” (1:1-2)
  A1.PAUL’S CONCERN FOR THE PHILIPPIANS (1:3-26)
      B1. EXHORTATION: EXAMPLE OF CHRIST (1:27-2:18)
        C1. TIMOTHY  (2:19-24)
        C2. EPAPHRODITUS  (2:25-30)
      B2. EXHORTATION: EXAMPLE OF PAUL  (3:1-4:9)
   A2.THE PHILIPPIANS’ CONCERN FOR PAUL  (4:10-20)
SALUTATION: “GRACE…”  (4:21-23)
 
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A2. THE PHILIPPIANS’ CONCERN FOR PAUL  (4:10-20)
     1.  The Secret  (4:10-14)
     2.  The Gift  (4:15-19)
     3.  The Glory (4:20)
 
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1.  The Secret  (4:10-14)
     REJOICED AT THE OPPORTUNITY  (4:10)
     LEARNED IN THE CIRCUMSTANCES  (4:11-12)
     STRENGTHENED THROUGH CHRIST  (4:13)
     SHARED IN THE AFFLICTION  (4:14)
 

"Harmony, Prayer and Practice"
 
The Outline: 
SALUTATION: “GRACE…” (1:1-2)
A1.PAUL’S CONCERN FOR THE PHILIPPIANS (1:3-26)
   B1. EXHORTATION: EXAMPLE OF CHRIST (1:27-2:18)
      C1. TIMOTHY  (2:19-24)
      C2. EPAPHRODITUS  (2:25-30)
   B2.EXHORTATION: EXAMPLE OF PAUL  (3:1-4:9)
A2. THE PHILIPPIANS’ CONCERN FOR PAUL (4:10-20)
SALUTATION: “GRACE…”  (4:21-23)
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B2.  EXHORTATION: EXAMPLE OF PAUL  (3:1-4:9)           Confidence Which is In Christ
     1. Identity  (3:1-14)
     2. Conformity  (3:15-21)
     3.  Peace (4:1-9)
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3.  Peace (4:1-9)
     STAND FIRM IN THE LORD  (4:1)
     LIVE IN HARMONY  (4:2-3)
     PRAYER AND PRACTICE  (4:4-9)
          The Peace of God (4:4-7)
          The God of Peace (4:8-9)
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Biblical Joy is related to:
God’s Presence (Psalm 4:7-8; 16:11)
The Gospel (Luke 2:10-11; John 15:11)
The Holy Spirit (Romans 14:17; Galatians 5:22-23)
The Word of God (Jeremiah 15:16; 1John 1:4)
Adversity and Difficulty (1Thessalonians 1:6; 2Corinthians 6:10; James 1:2; 1Peter 1:3-6)
The Hope of Glory (Romans 12:12; 1Peter 1:8; 4:13; Jude 24-25)
The Investments in People (Philippians 4:1; 1Thessalonians 2:19-20)

"Follow and Observe"
 
Outline: 
B2.  EXHORTATION: EXAMPLE OF PAUL  (3:1-4:9)           Confidence Which is In Christ
     1. Identity  (3:1-14)
     2. Conformity  (3:15-21)
     3.  Peace (4:1-9)
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2. Conformity  (3:15-21)
     LIVING BY THE STANDARD  (3:15-16)
     FOLLOW AND OBSERVE THE PATTERN  (3:17)
     WARNING: ENEMIES OF THE CROSS  (3:18-19)
     WAITING FOR A TRANSFORMED BODY (3:20-21)
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Appendix: A Summary of the Characteristics of Jesus’ Resurrected Body
By which we get a glimpse of our own resurrected bodies: 1John 3:2; “Beloved, now we are children of God, and it has not appeared as yet what we will be. We know that when He appears, we will be like Him, because we will see Him just as He is.”
What is Physical:
The old body was completely gone (Matthew 28:6; Mark 16:6; Luke 24:3, 12; John 20:5-8, 12)
It was not immediately recognizable but was it was visible (Luke 24:15-31; John 20:14, 20)
It could be seen visibly and touched and heard (Matthew 28:9; 17; Mark 16:9-14; John 20:12, 20, 27; Acts 1:3-4; 9:3-6; 1Corinthians 15:5-8)
It could be personally identified by voice (John 20:16)
It was comprised of real “flesh and bones”and not a ‘ghost’ (Luke 24:39)
The wounds from the crucifixion were still recognizable on His body (Luke 24:40; John 20:20, 27)
He could eat and digest food (Luke 24:42-43; John 21:9-14)
What is Newly Acquired Power:
It was not limited by other physical matter (the grave clothes, access to the upper room; Luke 24:12, 37; John 20:5-8, 19, 26)
It was not limited by disintegration or death anymore but was immortal (Acts 2:27, 31)
It was not limited by distance or the force of gravity (Matthew 28:7; Mark 16:7; John 21:4; Acts 1:10-11)
It could remain invisible and then appear suddenly (John 20:14, 19, 26; Luke 24:31, 37)
He was not limited by gravity (Mark 16:19; Luke 24:51; Acts 1:9-10)

"The Goal for the Prize"
 
The Outline:
B2.  EXHORTATION: EXAMPLE OF PAUL  (3:1-4:9)           Confidence Which is In Christ
1. Identity  (3:1-14)
2. Conformity  (3:15-21)
3.  Peace (4:1-9)
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1. Identity  (3:1-14)
     PUTTING NO CONFIDENCE IN THE FLESH (3:1-6)
     KNOWING CHRIST JESUS MY LORD  (3:7-8)
     ATTAINING THE RESURRECTION  (3:9-11)
     PRESSING ON TOWARD THE GOAL  (3:12-14)
 

"Knowing Christ"
 
OUTLINE
SALUTATION: “GRACE…” (1:1-2)
   A1.PAUL’S CONCERN FOR THE PHILIPPIANS (1:3-26)
      B1. EXHORTATION: EXAMPLE OF CHRIST (1:27-2:18)
          C1. TIMOTHY  (2:19-24)
          C2. EPAPHRODITUS  (2:25-30)
      B2.EXHORTATION: EXAMPLE OF PAUL  (3:1-4:9)
   A2. THE PHILIPPIANS’ CONCERN FOR PAUL (4:10-20)
SALUTATION: “GRACE…”  (4:21-23)
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B2.  EXHORTATION: EXAMPLE OF PAUL  (3:1-4:9)           Confidence Which is In Christ
1. Identity  (3:1-14)
2. Conformity  (3:15-21)
3.  Peace (4:1-9)
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(Dr. Griffith Thomas) “It is not hard to live a Christian life; it is impossible.”

"A High Regard"
 
OUTLINE
SALUTATION: “GRACE…” (1:1-2)
   A1.PAUL’S CONCERN FOR THE PHILIPPIANS (1:3-26)
      B1. EXHORTATION: EXAMPLE OF CHRIST (1:27-2:18)
            C1.TIMOTHY  (2:19-24)
            C2.EPAPHRODITUS  (2:25-30)
      B2. EXHORTATION: EXAMPLE OF PAUL  (3:1-4:9)
   A2. THE PHILIPPIANS’ CONCERN FOR PAUL (4:10-20)
SALUTATION: “GRACE…”  (4:21-23)

"A Kindred Spirit"
 
Philippians
OUTLINE
SALUTATION: “GRACE…” (1:1-2)
   A1.PAUL’S CONCERN FOR THE PHILIPPIANS (1:3-26)
     B1. EXHORTATION: EXAMPLE OF CHRIST (1:27-2:18)
       C1.TIMOTHY  (2:19-24)
       C2.EPAPHRODITUS  (2:25-30)
     B2. EXHORTATION: EXAMPLE OF PAUL  (3:1-4:9)
   A2. THE PHILIPPIANS’ CONCERN FOR PAUL (4:10-20)
SALUTATION: “GRACE…”  (4:21-23)
Notice: In the framework the Parallel Inversion Outline shows that the two central figures in the epistle are personal character models of what it looks like to have a Christ-like humility and to "[look out] for the interest of others" (2:4) 

"The Word of Life"
 
Outline: 
B1. EXHORTATION: EXAMPLE OF CHRIST (1:27-2:18)
     1. Unity  (1:27-2:2)
     2. Humility  (2:3-11)
     3. Joy  (2:12-18)
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3. Joy  (2:12-18)
    GOD AT WORK  (2:12-13)
    THE WORD OF LIFE  (2:14-16)
    A DRINK OFFERING  (2:17-18)
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Review: The 7 Points of Character and parallel to assess your own “attitude”and ‘emptying’(2:5, 7) of all your “selfishness and empty conceit”(2:3-4):
No grumbling = Intentions
No disputing = Ideas
Blameless = Deeds
Innocent = Desires
Above Reproach = Reputation
Lights in the World = Responsibility
Holding fast the Word = Authority