In our study of Philippians, we will see a church created by the sovereign grace of God, united in Christ, and participating together in the gospel. From the Lord opening Lydia’s heart in Acts 16 to Paul’s confidence that “He who began a good work in you will bring it to completion,” we will see that Christ is faithfully building His Church. As we walk through this letter, we will discover who we are in Christ, why we are His people, and therefore how we are to live—serving one another, striving together for the gospel, growing in love, rejoicing in the Lord, and learning with Paul to be content in whatever circumstances the Lord appoints. Together we will press on to know Christ and eagerly await the day of Christ, confident that the One who began His work in us will complete it, all to the glory and praise of God.

Discover

How do you put your faith in Jesus into practice In your daily life?

Would you feel comfortable inviting others to follow Jesus by following your example? Why or why no?

Nurture

Describe the life of a person whose “mind is set on earthly things (Philippians 3:19).

Describe the life of a person whose “citizenship is in heaven” (Philippians 3:20).

What similarities and difference do you see between these two ways of living ?

Can a person profess heavenly citizenship while living as though this world is all that matters?

Act

How will your heavenly citizenship change the way you live this week?