Bobby McDonald - Philippians 3:17

Bobby McDonaldSeptember 15, 20147mWatch on YouTube

Date: 09/14/2014 Speaker: Bobby McDonald Title: Philippians 3:17 Description: Memory Verse at NCCF http://www.newcovenantcf.org The purpose of NCCF is to be an exact reflection of Jesus, the Son of God (Romans 8:29)

Summary

The passage encourages believers to follow the example of those who are striving to be like Christ, urging them to observe and emulate the godly qualities they see in others. The speaker emphasizes that the church community acts like a picture of Jesus, where each individual possesses a 'strip' or piece of Christ's image. By observing the gifts and godliness in fellow believers, one is motivated to grow in those areas where they are lacking.

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Reciting Philippians chapter 3The congregation recites the memory verse from Philippians chapter 3 starting from verse 7.

Following examples like PaulPaul tells believers to join in following his example and to observe those who walk according to the pattern shown by the apostles.

Seeing God's word through the local churchGod's word is experienced not only through reading and sermons, but by observing brothers and sisters who manifest pieces of Christ.

The church as a picture of Jesus split into stripsEach person holds a little strip of Jesus, and together the local church forms the complete picture of Christ.

Growing by observing godly traits in othersSeeing specific areas of maturity and godliness in other believers inspires a desire to grow in areas where one is lacking.

Three ways God motivates usGod motivates believers through the consequences of sin, the rewards of good, and by giving beautiful pictures of what godliness looks like.

Pictures of godliness in the parablesJesus used parables like the prodigal son to give a beautiful picture of the father's love without preaching a direct command or speaking about sin.

Thankfulness for glimpses of Christ in each otherSeeing glimpses of Christ in brothers and sisters motivates prayer for personal growth, leading into a time of praise and prophecy.

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