Philippians 1

Philippians is sometimes nicknamed “the epistle of joy”

The words ‘joy’ or ‘rejoice’ were written by Paul ______ times in this book

Joy is a cheerful state of being.

Joy is not the same as happiness.

Happiness depends on what happens to you, on your current circumstances.

Joy is found in Jesus. It is a deep sense of divine favor.

Joy is a fruit of the Spirit of God in us.

Joy is not an intellectual decision or an idea.

Joy is given by the __________________.

Joy is also a virtue that we are commanded to practice.

Philippians 1

Verses 1-6: Paul prays with joy for the Christians in the city of Philippi.

Verses 7-11: Paul explains what he prays for.

Verses 12-13: He doesn’t want his friends to be discouraged that he is a prisoner.

Verses 14-18: Paul rejoices – even while in prison.

Verses 19-26: Paul’s personal reflections on being in jail… He offers his life to God.

We see Paul having Joy in all ______________________!

Verses 27-29: Paul’s encouragement to stand firm in persecution.