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In the middle of anxious circumstances, Paul invites the Philippians (and us) to rejoice, be gentle, pray in all circumstances and live in the peace of God

Paul encourages the church at Philippi to stand firm in the Lord and remember their identity as citizens of heaven. We too are invited to live as citizens of heaven above all other allegiances.

Paul shares how Jesus shifted what really mattered for Paul, and reshaped his values completely. We're also invited to consider what really matters in our lives, and what it could look like to surrender our values and purpose to Jesus.

As Paul sends Timothy and Epaphroditus back to Philippi, he commends them for how they have worked alongside him in sharing the Gospel. How is God inviting us to work together in community for the kingdom in our time and place?

Paul urges the church at Philippi to live out their salvation together as a community. How is God inviting us to be Jesus-centered community today?

Paul urges Jesus followers to have the same mindset of Christ in all their relationships. How do we live out the humility and sacrificial love of Jesus today?

Paul challenges followers of Jesus to live a life worthy of the Gospel. We are invite to, called to, live a life informed by and aligned with the good news found in Jesus.

As we look at Paul’s perspective on suffering and rejoicing, we asked the question “How do we navigate suffering?” Today, we use words from Psalms to lament, question, recognize God’s character, surrender, and rejoice. As God has drawn near to us, we draw near to God.

In response to the pride and feelings of superiority of the Pharisees, Jesus told 3 parables. The lost sheep, the lost coin and the lost son. In these he describes God as loving and merciful, seeking and welcoming the lost.

In Philippians 1 Paul describes his imprisonment as beneficial. It serves to further the gospel’s reach. Whether he’s released or looses his life, Jesus matters most.