Outline—Philippians 1:27–30

1. Standards of citizenship (vv. 27, 28)
2. Cost of citizenship (vv. 29, 30)

Related Scripture

• John 8:44
• Ephesians 6

Other References

• Philip P. Bliss—Hold the Fort (for I Am Coming)

Take Home Points

• Don’t be afraid of the enemy, God will be there.
• We are called to be courageous.
• God’s word is worth standing firm. Stand fast in one mind and one spirit.

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Outline—Philippians 1:19–16

1. Source of Paul’s confidence (v. 19)
2. Earthbound desire (vv. 20, 21)
3. Balanced yhinking (vv. 22–24)
4. Heavenly longing doesn’t cloud the present task (vv. 25–26)

Take Home Points

• Put some effort into understanding Paul’s deep thought.
• How convinced are you of the effectiveness of others’ prayers for you?
• Do you depend on the Holy Spirit in your life?
• What does He supply for you today?
• What is the center for your decision making—yourself or Jesus Christ?
• How often do you choose for yourself withour letting God weigh-in first?

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Deuteronomy 6:1–7—Outline not available.

Related Scripture

• Exodus 12, 13, 20, 21
• Deuteronomy 4, 27:16, 32:46
• Mark 7
• Proverbs 22:6
• Psalm 78:5
• Hebrews 12:3–11

Take Home Points

• Our chastening is less than the suffering of Jesus.
• Chastening from God is always for our benefit.
• Chastening is to be endured for the sake of correction.
• Chastening is proof of sonship (if you aren’t God’s child, he wouldn’t chasten you).
• Chastening from God is always just.
• Chastening from God is always profitable.
• If God isn’t constantly in your life, you are letting down everyone you could be discipling.
• Be a faithful child and honor the office of parent in your life.

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Outline—Philippians 1:19–21

1. Confidence of God’s servant (v. 19)
2. Desire of God’s servant (vv. 20, 21)

Related Scripture

• Romans 8:18–21

Take Home Points

• Is your living today so much about Christ that dying will be even better because it is about Christ?
• If your life is distracted with the world, then you need to realize that you are immature in spiritual things.
• If you find yourself saying “I can’t wait to get to heaven and be released from these earthly things,” that is a sign of spiritual maturity.
• If you find yourself jealous of other saints, that is also an indicator of spiritual immaturity.

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