Session 5 - Philippians - Part 5

7-27-25 Biblical-Literacy Dr. David Capes completed the summer series on Philippians with a study of Chapter 4 and friendship. Our words can be positive or negative. Chapter 4 1. Paul begins with terms of endearment. 2. Paul is calling the church together to help these women: my true yoke- fellows. 3. Paul stresses the indicative and the imperative: what we believe indicates how we behave. 4. Paul encourages rejoicing always. Joy has been a theme throughout the letter. 5. Paul requests Christians use gentleness/reasonableness in all situations. 6. Paul asks us not to be anxious but pray with thanksgiving. 7. Paul suggests imitating him, not as a model of perfection but to point others to Christ. Points for home  Rejoice in the Lord and praise His name.  Be famous for our gentleness.  Pray out our anxieties and don’t forget to thank God for the answers.  Renew your mind by meditating on the true, the good, and the beautiful. Listen to Dr. Capes share Paul’s love and concern for the church to be unified, not just the two women who disagreed but also for the church as a whole