“Citizens of Heaven” Philippians 3:15-4:9

I. Citizens of Heaven are Guided by a Pattern – 3:15-19
A. We have a faithful example to follow – (vs. 15-17)
B. We have a false example to flee – (vs. 18-19)

II. Citizens of Heaven are Guarded by a Position – 3:20-4:1
A. Our home is in heaven – (vs. 20a)
B. Our hope is in heaven – (vs. 20b-21)
C. Our help is from heaven – (ch 4 vs.1)

III. Citizens of Heaven are Gripped by a Peace – 4:2-9
A. We have peace in our relations – (vs. 2-5)
B. We have peace in supplication – (vs. 6-7)
C. We have peace in meditation – (vs. 8-9)

Gospel of Mark Ch 2-3 Part 9

“Do You Know Him?” Philippians 3:1-14

I. Do You Know the Precepts of Christ? – 3:1-6
A. His precepts guard against ferocious dogs – (vs. 1-2a)
B. His precepts guard against false doctrine – (vs. 2b-3)
C. His precepts guard against fleshly desires – (vs. 4-6)

II. Do You Know the Person of Christ? – 3:7-11
A. Knowing Jesus provides a profit – (vs. 7-9)
B. Knowing Jesus provides power – (vs. 10a)

C. Knowing Jesus provides passion – (vs. 10b-11)
III. Do You Know the Purpose of Christ? – 3:12-14
A. His purpose involves an assessment – (vs. 12)
B. His purpose involves an adjustment – (vs. 13-14)