Philippians 2:19-30 || The Gospel is Radical

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Philippians 2:19-30 || The Gospel is Radical

August 11, 2024 • Josh Leftwich • Philippians 2:19–30

As we come to the halfway point of Paul's letter to the Philippian church, we are interrupted with what seems like a couple of travelogues. Timothy's future plans, Paul's hopes, and instructions about welcoming home the otherwise unknown Epaphroditus. While personal updates and instructions aren't abnormal in Pauline epistles, it is a little strange that Paul places them right in the middle of this communication to the Philippians. This should cause us to pause and ask: why? Why does Paul seem to break from one train of thought to talk about two fellow believers? But what if this is not simply a travel update, but the final point of Paul's exhortation for radical unity among the Philippian believers? What do Timothy and Epaphroditus have to do with Christ-imitating humility among the church?

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Last week we saw Paul look back at his past, B.C. (Before Christ). This week we look at his life, post conversion, in the present, A.D. (After the road to Damascus). But his secret to living in the present is by focusing on the future. “For to me to live (present) is Christ and to die (future) is gain." Philippians 3 is all about Paul's past, present and future. And it's true for us, too. Come and see your story in light of who you were, who you are, and who you will be, because of Jesus Christ. See you Sunday! Pastor Jacob