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Philippians 1:3 Paul’s Prayer for the Philippians Lesson 1 Presented by Pastor Jim Oliver, MAET http://home.comcast.net/~jimoliverministries/

Scripture Reading Surely my soul remembers and is bowed down within me. This I recall to my mind, therefore I have hope. The Lord’s loving kindnesses never cease, for His compassions never fail. It is of the LORD’S mercies that we are not consumed, because His compassions fail not. They are new every morning; Great is Your faithfulness. “The Lord is my portion,” says my soul, “Therefore I have confidence in Him.” The Lord is good to those who wait for Him, to the person who seeks Him. Lamentations 3: 20-25

Philippians 1:3 Paul’s Prayer for the Philippians

Philippians 1:3 Paul’s Prayer for the Philippians “Be filled with the Spirit.” Ephesians 5:18 Name your sin to God the Father.

Opening Prayer Philippians 1:3 Paul’s Prayer for the Philippians

Chapter Outline 1: 1-2 The Salutation 1: 3-8 Prayer of Thanksgiving 1: 9-11 Prayer of Intercession

8/99 Philippians 1:3 7 Verse Outline Thanksgiving Memory Blessing by Association

8/99 Philippians 1:3 8 Introducing Thanksgiving Why Study Thanksgiving?

8/99 Philippians 1:3 9 Introducing Thanksgiving Why Study Thanksgiving? We need to understand the relationship between our spiritual growth and the concept of thanksgiving.

8/99 Philippians 1:3 10 Introducing Thanksgiving We need to understand the dynamics of thanksgiving or gratitude in our lives. Why Study Thanksgiving? We need to understand the relationship between our spiritual growth and the concept of thanksgiving.

8/99 Philippians 1:3 11 Introducing Thanksgiving We need to understand the dynamics of thanksgiving or gratitude in our lives. For the believer in Jesus Christ, thanksgiving is technical nomenclature. Why Study Thanksgiving? We need to understand the relationship between our spiritual growth and the concept of thanksgiving.

8/99 Philippians 1:3 12 Thanksgiving

8/99 Philippians 1:3 13 Thanksgiving “I thank my God…” (NASB)

8/99 Philippians 1:3 14 Thanksgiving eu0xaristw= tw= qew= mou EUCHARISTO TO THEO MOU “I thank my God…” (NASB)

8/99 Philippians 1:3 15 eu0xaristw= tw= qew= mou

8/99 Philippians 1:3 16 eu0xaristw= tw= qew= mou Verb: Present Active Indicative First Person Singular eu0xaristw= EUCHARISTO

8/99 Philippians 1:3 17 eu0xaristw= tw= qew= mou Verb: Present Active Indicative First Person Singular Translations: “good grace” “gratitude” “being mindful of benefits” “appreciation” “being thankful” eu0xaristw= EUCHARISTO

eu0xaristw= tw= qew= mou eu0xaristw= EUCHARISTO Derivative Noun: Eucharist Remembrance and Thanksgiving for our Lord Jesus Christ

8/99 Philippians 1:3 19 eu0xaristw= tw= qew= mou eu0xaristw= EUCHARISTO Derivative Noun: Eucharist Customary Present Denotes activity that habitually occurs. Paul expresses gratitude in his prayers.

8/99 Philippians 1:3 20 eu0xaristw= tw= qew= mou eu0xaristw= EUCHARISTO Derivative Noun: Eucharist Customary Present Denotes activity that habitually occurs. Translations: “I thank” “I keep thanking” “I am thanking” Paul expresses gratitude in his prayers.

8/99 Philippians 1:3 21 eu0xaristw= tw= qew= mou eu0xaristw= EUCHARISTO Simple Active Voice: Paul produces the action of the veb. Declarative Indicative Mood Denotes Historical Reality of Thanksgiving

8/99 Philippians 1:3 22 eu0xaristw= tw= qew= mou eu0xaristw= EUCHARISTO Principles:

8/99 Philippians 1:3 23 eu0xaristw= tw= qew= mou eu0xaristw= EUCHARISTO Principles: His thanksgiving is based upon the rapport he has with them.

8/99 Philippians 1:3 24 eu0xaristw= tw= qew= mou eu0xaristw= EUCHARISTO Principles: His thanksgiving is based upon the rapport he has with them. Paul is in constant state of gratitude due to his spiritual maturity.

8/99 Philippians 1:3 25 eu0xaristw= tw= qew= mou eu0xaristw= EUCHARISTO Principles: His thanksgiving is based upon the rapport he has with them. Paul is in constant state of gratitude due to his spiritual maturity. Gratitude toward God implies right priorities.

8/99 Philippians 1:3 26 eu0xaristw= tw= qew= mou tw= TO Monadic Definite Article Indicates God’s Uniqueness Dative of Indirect Object Not Translated

8/99 Philippians 1:3 27 eu0xaristw= tw= qew= mou qew= THEO Dative of Indirect Object Proper Noun: qeoj THEOS Translated: “God” Refers to God the Father

8/99 Philippians 1:3 28 eu0xaristw= tw= qew= mou mou MOU Genitive Singular from the Possessive Pronoun: e0gw EGO Translated: “my”

8/99 Philippians 1:3 29 eu0xaristw= tw= qew= mou mou MOU Genitive Singular from the Possessive Pronoun: e0gw EGO Translated: “my” Genitive of mou MOU Indicates Personal Relationship

8/99 Philippians 1:3 30 eu0xaristw= tw= qew= mou Paul keeps his perspective because of His personal relationship. mou MOU Genitive Singular from the Possessive Pronoun: e0gw EGO Translated: “my” Genitive of mou MOU Indicates Personal Relationship

8/99 Philippians 1:3 31 eu0xaristw= tw= qew= mou tw= qew mou Translation: “..my God…” God the Father receives thanksgiving, the action of Paul’s prayer.

8/99 Philippians 1:3 32 eu0xaristw= tw= qew= mou tw= qew mou Translation: “..my God…” God the Father receives thanksgiving, the action of Paul’s prayer. “God” indicates Paul’s first priority in life. This relationship results in capacity for thanksgiving.

8/99 Philippians 1:3 33 Translation “I am giving thanks to my God…” Philippians 1:3a

8/99 Philippians 1:3 34 Doctrine of Thanksgiving

8/99 Philippians 1:3 35 Doctrine of Thanksgiving The Importance of Thanksgiving Definition of Thanksgiving Thanksgiving Related to Spiritual Skills Mandates for Thanksgiving Thanksgiving and Capacity Thanksgiving and Prayer Giving causes Thanksgiving

8/99 Philippians 1:3 36 Memory Introduction

8/99 Philippians 1:3 37 Memory Introduction Paul’s Memories While Under House Arrest

8/99 Philippians 1:3 38 Memory Introduction Paul’s Memories While Under House Arrest Memory is a blessing.

8/99 Philippians 1:3 39 Memory Introduction Paul’s Memories While Under House Arrest Memory is a blessing. A Tragic Illustration

8/99 Philippians 1:3 40 Memory Introduction Paul’s Memories While Under House Arrest Memory is a blessing. A Tragic Illustration Importance of Memories

8/99 Philippians 1:3 41 Memory “…in all my remembrance of you,” (NASB)

8/99 Philippians 1:3 42 Memory “…in all my remembrance of you,” (NASB) e0pi\ pa/sh| th| mnei/a| u9mw=n EPI PASE TE MNEIA HUMON

8/99 Philippians 1:3 43 e0pi\ pa/sh| th| mnei/a| u9mw=n Preposition e0pi EPI

8/99 Philippians 1:3 44 e0pi\ pa/sh| th| mnei/a| u9mw=n Preposition e0pi EPI Precedes a Dative Case The Dative of Advantage

8/99 Philippians 1:3 45 e0pi\ pa/sh| th| mnei/a| u9mw=n Preposition e0pi EPI Precedes a Dative Case The Dative of Advantage Translated: “on the basis of” Syntax

8/99 Philippians 1:3 46 e0pi\ pa/sh| th| mnei/a| u9mw=n Preposition e0pi EPI “on the basis of” Adjective pa/sh PASE Dative Feminine Singular of Adjective paj PAS Dative of Advantage Syntax Grammar

8/99 Philippians 1:3 47 e0pi\ pa/sh| th| mnei/a| u9mw=n Preposition e0pi EPI “on the basis of” Adjective pa/sh PASE Dative Feminine Singular of Adjective paj PAS Dative of Advantage Translated: “on the basis of all” or “because of all” Syntax Grammar

8/99 Philippians 1:3 48 e0pi\ pa/sh| th| mnei/a| u9mw=n Preposition e0pi EPI “on the basis of” Adjective pa/sh PASE Dative Feminine Singular of Adjective paj PAS Dative of Advantage Translated: “on the basis of all” or “because of all” All Philippians are included. Syntax Grammar

8/99 Philippians 1:3 49 e0pi\ pa/sh| th| mnei/a| u9mw=n Preposition e0pi EPI “on the basis of” Adjective pa/sh PASE “all” Definite Article th| TE Identifying Use: Points to Something Important Monadic Article: What follows is unique.

8/99 Philippians 1:3 50 e0pi\ pa/sh| th| mnei/a| u9mw=n Preposition e0pi EPI “on the basis of” Adjective pa/sh PASE “all” Definite Article th| TE Articular Noun mnei/a| MNEIA Dative Feminine Singular Articular means preceded by an article. article th|

8/99 Philippians 1:3 51 e0pi\ pa/sh| th| mnei/a| u9mw=n Preposition e0pi EPI “on the basis of” Adjective pa/sh PASE “all” Definite Article th| TE Articular Noun mnei/a| MNEIA Dative Feminine Singular Articular means preceded by an article. Denotes Uniqueness of These Memories article th|

8/99 Philippians 1:3 52 e0pi\ pa/sh| th| mnei/a| u9mw=n Meaning: “Remembrance” “Recollection” “Memory” “Mention”

8/99 Philippians 1:3 53 e0pi\ pa/sh| th| mnei/a| u9mw=n Meaning: “Remembrance” “Recollection” “Memory” “Mention” Refers to Paul’s Thanksgiving and Intercession Every believer should likewise pray.

8/99 Philippians 1:3 54 e0pi\ pa/sh| th| mnei/a| u9mw=n Articular Noun This memory is identified and distinguished from all other memories.

8/99 Philippians 1:3 55 e0pi\ pa/sh| th| mnei/a| u9mw=n Articular Noun This memory is identified and distinguished from all other memories. Dative of Advantage It is to the Philippians advantage to be remembered and prayed for by Paul.

8/99 Philippians 1:3 56 e0pi\ pa/sh| th| mnei/a| u9mw=n Preposition e0pi EPI “on the basis of” Adjective pa/sh PASE “all” Definite Article th| TE Articular Noun mnei/a| “memory” Personal Pronoun u9mw=n HUMON

8/99 Philippians 1:3 57 e0pi\ pa/sh| th| mnei/a| u9mw=n Preposition e0pi EPI “on the basis of” Adjective pa/sh PASE “all” Definite Article th| TE Articular Noun mnei/a| “memory” Personal Pronoun u9mw=n HUMON Genitive of Possession, Feminine Plural Translated: “of you” “your” “of ya’ll”

8/99 Philippians 1:3 58 Philippians 1:3 “I am giving thanks to my God on the basis of every memory of you.”

8/99 Philippians 1:3 59 Philippians 1:3 “I am giving thanks to my God on the basis of every memory of you.” “Every time I remember you I thank God for all of you.”

8/99 Philippians 1:3 60 Memory Considerations

8/99 Philippians 1:3 61 Memory Considerations The Philippians believers are a wonderful memory for Paul.

8/99 Philippians 1:3 62 Memory Considerations The Philippians believers are a wonderful memory for Paul. Depending upon one’s capacity, a believer may be: A Pleasant Memory An Unpleasant Memory

8/99 Philippians 1:3 63 Memory Considerations Why Paul remembers the Philippians so fondly: Enthusiasm for the Word Love for the Lord

8/99 Philippians 1:3 64 Memory Considerations Memory demonstrates capacity for life. Why Paul remembers the Philippians so fondly: Enthusiasm for the Word Love for the Lord

8/99 Philippians 1:3 65 Memory Considerations Spiritual growth means being a pleasant memory for others.

8/99 Philippians 1:3 66 Memory Considerations Spiritual growth means being a pleasant memory for others. Memories Based Upon Spiritual Issues Not Upon Personality Not Upon Physical Attractiveness

8/99 Philippians 1:3 67 Memory Considerations Spiritual growth means being a pleasant memory for others. Memories Based Upon Spiritual Issues Not Upon Personality Not Upon Physical Attractiveness Mature believers become a blessing by association to others.

8/99 Philippians 1:3 68 Blessing by Association Paul was blessed by his association with the Philippians. The Philippians were blessed by their association with him.

8/99 Philippians 1:3 69 Blessing by Association Paul was blessed by his association with the Philippians. The Philippians were blessed by their association with him. Being a blessing is a maturity imputation.

8/99 Philippians 1:3 70 Blessing by Association Paul was blessed by his association with the Philippians. The Philippians were blessed by their association with him. Being a blessing is a maturity imputation. God molds the mature believer into a blessing for others.

8/99 Philippians 1:3 71 Historical Impact

8/99 Philippians 1:3 72 Historical Impact Paul’s historical impact extends to today.

8/99 Philippians 1:3 73 Historical Impact Paul’s historical impact extends to today. The Philippian historical impact resulted in the preservation of the Roman Empire.

8/99 Philippians 1:3 74 Mutual Blessing by Association Mutual blessing by association results in Paul’s logistical support.

8/99 Philippians 1:3 75 Mutual Blessing by Association Mutual blessing by association results in Paul’s logistical support. Giving from fragrance of memories means “No Strings!”

8/99 Philippians 1:3 76 Mutual Blessing by Association Mutual blessing by association results in Paul’s logistical support. Giving from fragrance of memories means “No Strings!” Giving from Capacity for Life

8/99 Philippians 1:3 77 Philippian Generosity “When I was present with you and was in need, I was not a burden to anyone; for when the brethren came from Macedonia, they fully supplied my need, and in everything I kept myself from being a burden to you, and will continue to do so.” 2 Corinthians 11:9 NASB

8/99 Philippians 1:3 78 Philippian Generosity “You yourselves also know, Philippians, that at the first preaching of the gospel, after I left Macedonia, no church shared with me in the matter of giving and receiving but you alone; for even in Thessalonica you sent a gift more than once for my needs.” Philippians 4:15-16 NASB

8/99 Philippians 1:3 79 Paul’s Gratitude “But I rejoiced in the Lord greatly, that now at last you have revived your concern for me; indeed, you were concerned before, but you lacked opportunity…Nevertheless, you have done well to share with me in my affliction.” Philippians 4:10,14 (NASB)

8/99 Philippians 1:3 80 Translation “I am giving thanks to my God on the basis of every memory of you.” Philippians 1:3

8/99 Philippians 1:3 81 Three Important Studies Thanksgiving Memory Blessing by Association

Philippians 1:3 Closing Prayer Presented by Pastor Jim Oliver, MAET http://home.comcast.net/~jimoliverministries/