『Lesson 2: An Introduction to Philippians by Way of the Narrative Account of Pauls Ministry in Acts 23-24』のカバーアート

Lesson 2: An Introduction to Philippians by Way of the Narrative Account of Pauls Ministry in Acts 23-24

Lesson 2: An Introduction to Philippians by Way of the Narrative Account of Pauls Ministry in Acts 23-24

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The Apostle Paul’s example here in Acts 23 & 24 can provide us with much-needed perspective and understanding of his later exhortations in Philippians. Let's be honest: we listen to people who have lived what they tell us to do, and this is exactly what we see with Paul in Acts 23-24. In fact, Paul does not use his authority, position, or calling to exhort the believers in Philippi, who were suffering for their faith in Christ, to "complete my joy by being of the same mind, having the same love, and being in full accord and of one mind." (Philippians 2:2) Instead, from a place of solidarity and humility, he exhorts them to lean into the suffering and count it as an opportunity for joy and honor. Paul's authenticity is seen all through Acts -- his default response to adversity was to trust and honor Christ; he didn't have some pie-in-the-sky mindset, but a devoted conviction that God was going to honor His Word to Him. Acts 9:15-16 — "But the Lord said to him, “Go, for he is a chosen instrument of mine to carry my name before the Gentiles and kings and the children of Israel. For I will show him how much he must suffer for the sake of my name.” Paul lived the things he taught. I want so badly to be like this. Why, though, is it such a struggle? Was Paul special? Did he possess some kind of special anointing or energy that made him bold and unrelenting in his Hope in Christ? The answer is no! Paul possessed the same thing that you and I have the ability to have, and we'll talk about it in this lesson. In short, the Apostle Paul possessed a tenacious devotion to a Christ-first mindset. It dominated his thinking. This is what we must possess too. Practically, we need a sustainable, nourishing commitment to biblical truth that both informs and shapes our thinking, and thereby naturally produces the conviction & habits that conform to Christ.
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