SSS: Philippians 4:2-9

Today's "Single-Sentence Sermon" comes from Philippians 4:2-9.  I've been preaching, verse-by-verse, through Paul's letter to the Philippian church since late-April.  It's probably been one of the most personally profitable studies of my life.  God's Word is so amazing!

Today's "SSS:
In Philippians 4:2-9, the Apostle Paul begins to close his letter by commanding the Philippians Christians to "practice" reconciliation (v.2-3), rejoicing (v.4), reasonableness (v.5), resisting worry by prayer (v.6-7), and right-thinking (v.8), all of which constitutes "the path of peace with God" (v.7).

Questions to Consider:

• Paul gives six imperatives (i.e. a command) in these eight verses.  Can you identify them in the English text? (see vvs. 3, 4, 5, 6 - 2x, 8)
• Why did Paul put the command to "rejoice" after his command for "reconciliation"?
• How does unresolved conflict effect the work of the gospel?
• How many times does Paul use the phrase "in the Lord" here?  What difference does this phrase make?

I'd love to hear your comments.  You can find audio files to my messages here.