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Summer Series Lesson 2 - Philippians Part 2

Synopsis

7-6-25 Bib-Lit Pastor Brent Johnson continued with the summer series of Philippians. Week 2: “On Being a Good Citizen” as found in Chapter 1. Background Date Written: AD 60-62 Location: Paul wrote the letter while in prison Purpose: thanks and encouragement Audience: Romans, Greeks, a few Jews, and slaves Brent uses passport stamps to illustrate the lesson of Paul’s teachings. Stamp 1 Prayer - Paul writes of prayer: instruction, response, and confidence in God’s active involvement. Stamp 2 Satisfaction - The Philippians are being used to accomplish God’s will. God is sovereign. Stamp 3 Service - Be worthy of the Gospel, citizens of the kingdom of God, glorify God, and suffer for Him. Points for home: Pray Be satisfied with Jesus Serve Listen to Brent teach about the traits of a good citizen in God’s kingdom, what that meant to the people of Phillipi, and what it means for us today.

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Speaker: Pastor Brent Johnson

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