Paul shows us that Our lives are to be ones of pursuing God in Christ Jesus, which will be marked by a life of pursuing the things of Him that we may ultimately attain Him and enjoy peace with Him.

Paul shows us that Kingdom citizenship is a reality accomplished solely through the victorious person and work of Jesus that now must permeate every aspect of the person and work of a Christian.

As we continue through the epistle to the Philippians and define what it means and looks like to be a citizen of the Kingdom of Heaven, we see that In the midst of facing various world views that are in opposition to the Gospel, we must daily commit to finding our persons and purpose solely in the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ.

Paul shows us, thus, that what Kingdom citizenship looks like is for Christians to live out their identity in Christ for both the advancement of the Gospel outside as well as inside the church.

Jesus humbled Himself for the glory of the Father and the salvation of others and in that humility and sacrifice He has received now all glory and fame. Paul shows us this morning that contrary to the message of this world, in Jesus alone is seen the fullness of eternal glory and, thus, in Jesus alone must our character and calling be found.

Paul teaches us that it is the way we live together in community, in love and service to one another, that will most demonstrate our heavenly citizenship and will be the most powerful witness and defense of the Gospel. Our passage shows us that as members of the citizenry of heaven, Christians must reflect the Gospel through their corporate witness and unity.

Guest speaker, Craig Coppenbarger, from Valor Church, Knob Noster, Mo, bring a special Memorial Day message

As followers of Jesus we exist ultimately for Jesus Christ to be made known either in life or death, blessing or hardship, comfort or suffering.

Our first step in living out our citizenship begins by simply recognizing who we are in Christ. Paul shows us in the opening of this letter that to belong to Jesus means to receive and live out an entirely new identity in Him that affects how we think and act in everything.

So, start now, this week, moving your household toward mission. I’m going to list here a number of things you can be doing, and I’d encourage you then, this afternoon, whether over lunch or whatever, to meet as a household and start planning on how you will put these into practice.