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1. [ 1] where is Philipi?

2. [ 7] Paul is sharing his grace

   • Grace isn't just administered individually but can be given?
   • Or is it that others can take of the grace God has given?

3. [ 8] "bowels of Jesus Christ" - weird/interesting metaphor

4. [12] Was clearly known what he had gone through

   • Nice reminder that trials come to all, more to the righteous

5. [13] "my bonds in Christ are manifest in all the palace"

   • Reference to the heavenly castle / kingdom?
   • Interesting that it is known "in all other places"
   • Is this tied to spiritual warfare in some way?

6. [15] What does it mean to preach Christ of things?

   • "preach ... of envy and strife" / "preach of good will"
   • Perhaps to describe the motivation of the preacher?

7. [18] Regardless why it is being preached, note ...

   • Christ is being preached! rejoice for that!
   • Also a reminder how important it is to plan our emotional responses

8. [21] "For to me to live is Christ"

   • That makes no sense ... how can something "be Christ" ?

9. [25] Also a nice reminder,

   • Sometimes we undergo experiences for others and NOT ourselves
   • Here Paul seems to indicate he isn't doing what he wants
   • Because it works toward the "futherance and joy of faith"

10. [27] Interesting - everything before here is "here is why i'm an authority"

    • Now he offers councel
    • Amazing how being of one accord, in one spirit with one mind, are important

11. [28] We should "in nothing be terrified by ... adversaries"

    • And how, even that, is "evident token of perdition"
    • And is, for us, evident token of salvation of God