The Mind of Christ - Message 19 - Fellow Worker Epaphroditus - Phil. 2:25-30
Outline:
Paul now gives the church at Philippi two examples of those who have put on the mind of Christ: Timothy (Phil. 2:19-24) and Epaphroditus (Phil. 2:25-30).
Epaphroditus shows us how to live for others.
I. The Soldier – vs. 25 A. Epaphroditus – Phil. 4:18; 2 Cor. 8:23; Col. 1:7; 4:12; Philemon 1:23 B. Brotherhood- Eph. 2:11-18; 1 Peter 5:9; 1 Cor. 12:13; Gal. 3:28; Col. 3:11 C. Fellow Worker – a hard working co-laborer – 2 Cor. 1:24 D. Fellow Soldier – Eph. 6:12 E. Messenger – an apostle from the church to Paul F. Minister – sent on a priestly mission – Phil. 4:18
II. The Suffering Servant – vs. 26-27 A. Longing for You All – Affection (vs. 26) B. Distressed (vs. 26) C. Mercy, not a Miracle (vs. 27)
III. Sent, Seen, Sorrow – vs. 28 A. Sent Eagerly B. See Him and Rejoice Again – he has recovered C. Decreasing Sorrow
IV. Selfless Sacrifice and Support – vs. 29-30 A. Receive Him with Gladness B. Esteem Others Like Him – 1 Thess. 5:12-13
V. Honor: Showing Respect and Assigning Value (who does the Bible tell us to honor?)
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Phillip was called to new life in Christ at age 9, called to preach at age 14, and ordained to the gospel ministry at age 20. He graduated from The Criswell College (Dallas, Texas) in 1993 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Biblical Studies with a major in Evangelism. He...
