Philippians 1:18-26 - Growing in Joy

October 6, 2024

Philippians 1:12-19 - Growing in Conviction

September 29, 2024

Philippians 1:1-11 - Growing in Righteousness

September 22, 2024

Philippians 1:1-11 recap with supporting verses

1. An abounding love in Christ is first characterized by a love that seeks the welfare of others - even at the cost of self. Verse 9 

   1. John 15:9-14, Romans 5:8, 2 Corinthians 5:14, Galatians 5:13

2. Abounding in our love of God looks like growing in knowledge, wisdom, moral understanding, and excellence. Verses 9-10 

   1. Proverbs 1:4— really all of Proverbs, 1 Corinthians 1:30, Philippians 4:8

3. Our righteousness [right standing with God] is through Christ not any other means (like talents, money, or physical appearance). We have to travel through the path of Christ to be made right with God. Verse 11

   1. John 14:6, 2 Corinthians 5:21, Romans 3:24

4. Our life is ultimately not for our purposes, pleasures, or glory. Rather the priority of our lives is to praise and glorify God. v11

   1. Isaiah 60:21, Romans 11:36, 1 Corinthians 6:20, Revelation 4:11

1 Thessalonians 1:-10 - Loving others

September 8, 2024

Dueteronomy 6:4-9 [The Shema] - Love the Lord

September 1, 2024

Inward, Outward, Corporate Handout - How to better "shema"

Inward

Comprised of things like: Prayer, fasting, meditation, silence, solitude, and meditation

One thing to think about: Everyone's journey here is different so this can be achieved in a ton of ways but it has to be done with deliberate intention to grow toward God. 

Outward

Comprised of things like: Service, action, loving kindness toward others, care of neighbor, financial generosity toward God’s kingdom [tithing to the church]

One things to think about: Not just for your physical neighbor next door to you, or community members, but also your brothers and sisters in Christ.

Corporate

Comprised of things like: Family bible reading/study, worship, celebrations, leadership, small groups.

One thing to think about: Parents, one of the easiest ways to do this is to read the Bible to your kids or pray with them at bed time/meal time. For singles and married people without children at home this can be a trickier daily rhythm but that only increases the significance for you to be a part of a corporate worship community at least once a week.

For further discussion of all of these things I suggest you read Richard Foster's "The Celebration of Discipline", it is a wonderful work on spiritual growth/loving God with your whole self!