August 18, 2024
Teacher: Mike Laughrun
Philippians 1:12-18
(12) I want you to know, brothers, that what has happened to me has really served to advance the gospel, (13) so that it has become known throughout the whole imperial guard and to all the rest that my imprisonment is for Christ. (14) And most of the brothers, having become confident in the Lord by my imprisonment, are much more bold to speak the word without fear. (15) Some indeed preach Christ from envy and rivalry, but others from good will. (16) The latter do it out of love, knowing that I am put here for the defense of the gospel. (17) The former proclaim Christ out of selfish ambition, not sincerely but thinking to afflict me in my imprisonment. (18) What then? Only that in every way, whether in pretense or in truth, Christ is proclaimed, and in that I rejoice. Yes, and I will rejoice…
Big Truth
Jesus Followers Rejoice in Christ Proclaimed
I want you to know, brothers, that what has happened to me has really served to advance the gospel…
Philippians 1:12
Then all the city was stirred up, and the people ran together. They seized Paul and dragged him out of the temple, and at once the gates were shut. (31) And as they were seeking to kill him…
Acts 21:30-31
When neither sun nor stars appeared for many days, and no small tempest lay on us, all hope of our being saved was at last abandoned.
Acts 27:20
When the fourteenth night had come, as we were being driven across the Adriatic Sea, about midnight the sailors suspected that they were nearing land.
Acts 27: 27
After we were brought safely through, we then learned that the island was called Malta. (2) The native people showed us unusual kindness, for they kindled a fire and welcomed us all, because it had begun to rain and was cold. (3) When Paul had gathered a bundle of sticks and put them on the fire, a viper came out because of the heat and fastened on his hand.
Acts 28:1-3
After three months we set sail in a ship that had wintered in the island…we came into Rome, Paul was allowed to stay by himself, with the soldier who guarded him.
Acts 28:11,13
I want you to know, brothers, that what has happened to me has really served to advance the gospel…
Philippians 1:12
Big Idea:
Jesus followers recognize that life’s circumstances ultimately serve to accomplish God’s greater purposes.
As for you, you meant evil against me, but God meant it for good, to bring it about that many people should be kept alive, as they are today.
Genesis 50:20
In him we have obtained an inheritance, having been predestined according to the purpose of him who works all things according to the counsel of his will,
Ephesians 1:11
(12) I want you to know, brothers, that what has happened to me has really served to advance the gospel, (13) so that it has become known throughout the whole imperial guard and to all the rest that my imprisonment is for Christ.
Philippians 1:12-13
Big Idea:
Jesus followers identify life’s circumstances as opportunities for others to hear the gospel.
Greet every saint in Christ Jesus. The brothers who are with me greet you. (22) All the saints greet you, especially those of Caesar’s household. (23) The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit.
Philippians 4:21-23
(12) I want you to know, brothers, that what has happened to me has really served to advance the gospel, (13) so that it has become known throughout the whole imperial guard and to all the rest that my imprisonment is for Christ.
Philippians 1:12-13
(30) He lived there two whole years at his own expense, and welcomed all who came to him, (31) proclaiming the kingdom of God and teaching about the Lord Jesus Christ with all boldness and without hindrance.
Acts 28:30-31
(14) And most of the brothers, having become confident in the Lord by my imprisonment, are much more bold to speak the word without fear.
Philippians 1:14
Big Idea:
Jesus followers realize that life’s circumstances provide opportunities to build up others to boldly share the gospel.
(15) Some indeed preach Christ from envy and rivalry, but others from good will. (16) The latter do it out of love, knowing that I am put here for the defense of the gospel. (17) The former proclaim Christ out of selfish ambition, not sincerely but thinking to afflict me in my imprisonment. (18) What then? Only that in every way, whether in pretense or in truth, Christ is proclaimed, and in that I rejoice. Yes, and I will rejoice…
Philippians 1:15-18
Big Idea:
Jesus followers stand firm and rejoice in the Lord.
Talk About It
- How does a Bible-saturated, gospel-driven follower of Jesus living on mission see life’s circumstances differently from a person who is merely living for themself?
- What current uncertain, unexpected, and perhaps even undesirable circumstances exist in your life that provide opportunities for others to hear the gospel?