Week 2
May 25, 2024

The Timeframe of These Events
Minimum of 3-4 Months
Easily and More Likely Over A Year or More
“Life for Today Study Bible Notes, Introduction
to Philippians, Date and Place of Writing”

Therefore if (SINCE) there is any consolation (Comfort) in Christ, if (SINCE) any comfort
of love, if (SINCE) any fellowship of the Spirit, if (SINCE) any affection and mercy, 2 fulfill
my joy by being like-minded, having the same love, being of one accord, of one mind.
Philippians 2:1-2

Greek Word “If” Is Not Conveying Doubt But “Emphasis”
“If We Have”- “Since We Have”
Comfort In Christ
Comfort of Love
Fellowship of the Holy Spirit
Affection and Mercy

“One Mind” & “One Accord”
Pride (Arrogance and Insecurity)
And
Conflict Are Married To Each Other

There Is No Unity Without Humility
(A HUMBLE HEART)

Let nothing be done through selfish ambition or conceit, but in lowliness of mind let each esteem others better than himself. Let each of you look out not only for his own interests, but also for the interests of others.
Philippians 2:3-4

Caution:
Better Performance Does Not Mean Better People
What We Do Vs. Who We Are

Let this mind be in you (This Attitude of Heart) which was also in Christ Jesus, who, being in the form (Greek- Morphe- The Nature or Essence) of God, did not consider it robbery to be equal with God, but made Himself of no reputation, taking the form of a bondservant, and coming in the likeness of men. And being found in appearance as a man, (The Creature Became The Creation) He humbled Himself and became obedient to the point of death, even the death of the cross.
Philippians 2:5-8

This was the supreme sacrifice that identified Jesus totally with humanity and enabled God to redeem mankind. By dying a criminal’s death upon the cross, Jesus fulfilled the Old Testament prophecy in Deuteronomy 21:23 and bore our curse in His own body. This redeemed us from that curse and opened wide God’s blessing of justification through faith in Christ and the promise of His Holy Spirit (Galatians 3:13-14).

Therefore God (The Father) also has highly exalted Him and given Him the name which is above every name, that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of those in heaven, and of those on earth, and of those under the earth, and that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.
Philippians 2:9-11

Therefore, my beloved, as you have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out (NOT WORK FOR) your own salvation with fear and trembling; for it is God who works in you both to will and to do for His good pleasure.
Philippians 2:12-13

Do all things without complaining and disputing, that you may become blameless and harmless, children of God without fault in the midst of a crooked and perverse generation, among whom you shine as lights in the world, holding fast the word of life, so that I may rejoice in the day of Christ that I have not run in vain or labored in vain.
Philippians 2:14-16

“Complaining” NKJV – “Murmurings” KJV
Greek word “GONGYSMOS,”
“a murmuring, muttering” (Vine’s Expository Dictionary)
and a displeasure and complaining that is more private in nature than public; i.e., a “secret displeasure, not openly avowed” (Thayer’s Greek-English Lexicon).

“Disputings” Greek word “DIALOGISMOS.”
Also translated as “doubtful” in Romans 14:1 and “doubting” in 1 Timothy 2:8.
It carries the idea of arguing and quarreling that does not bring about the righteous life that God desires (James 1:20).

Yes, and if I am being poured out as a drink offering on the sacrifice and service of your faith, I am glad and rejoice with you all. For the same reason you also be glad and rejoice with me.
Philippians 2:17-18

But I trust in the Lord Jesus to send Timothy to you shortly, that I also may be encouraged when I know your state. For I have no one like-minded, who will sincerely care for your state. For all seek their own, not the things which are of Christ Jesus.
Philippians 2:19-21

“likeminded” Greek “ISOPSUCHOS”
“ISOS,” Meaning “similar”
“PSUCHE,” Meaning “soul”

Speaking Of Timothy
“There is no one else here who sees things as I do” (New English Bible).

But you know his proven character, that as a son with his father he served with me in the gospel.  Therefore I hope to send him at once, as soon as I see how it goes with me. But I trust in the Lord that I myself shall also come shortly.
Philippians 2:22-24

Yet I considered it necessary to send to you Epaphroditus (Name Means “Lovely”), my brother, fellow worker, and fellow soldier, but your messenger and the one who ministered to my need (Probably Finances) ; since he was longing for you all, and was distressed because you had heard that he was sick.
Philippians 2:25-26

For indeed he was sick almost unto death; but God had mercy on him, and not only on him but on me also, lest I should have sorrow upon sorrow. Therefore I sent him the more eagerly, that when you see him again you may rejoice, and I may be less sorrowful.
Philippians 2:27-28

Receive him therefore in the Lord with all gladness, and hold such men in esteem; because for the work of Christ he came close to death, not regarding his life, to supply what was lacking in your service toward me.