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Study the Word

The Bible is not a closed book. But the combination lock

must be opened sequentially to reveal its treasure.

Observation: Observation: What Does It Say?What Does It Say?

19Now I hope in the Lord Jesus to send Timothy to you soon so that I also may be encouraged when I hear news about you. 20For I have no one else like-minded who will genuinely care about your interests; 21all seek their own interests, not those of Jesus Christ.

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—Philippians 2:19-21

22But you know his proven character, because he has served with me in the gospel ministry like a son with a father. 23Therefore, I hope to send him as soon as I see how things go with me. 24I am convinced in the Lord that I myself will also come quickly.

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—Philippians 2:22-24

25But I considered it necessary to send you Epaphroditus—my brother, coworker, and fellow soldier, as well as your messenger and minister to my need—26since he has been longing for all of you and was distressed because you heard that he was sick.

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—Philippians 2:25-26

27Indeed, he was so sick that he nearly died. However, God had mercy on him, and not only on him but also on me, so that I would not have one grief on top of another. 28For this reason, I am very eager to send him so that you may rejoice when you see him again and I may be less anxious.

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—Philippians 2:27-28

29Therefore, welcome him in the Lord with all joy and hold men like him in honor, 30because he came close to death for the work of Christ, risking his life to make up what was lacking in your ministry to me.

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—Philippians 2:29-30

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Observation: Observation: W–5 Questions …W–5 Questions …

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1. A Godly Person is Caring

Interpretation: Interpretation: What Does It What Does It Mean?Mean?

19Now I hope in the Lord Jesus to send Timothy to you soon ... 20For I have no one else like-minded who will genuinely care about your interests; 21all seek their own interests, not those of Jesus Christ.

—Philippians 2:19-21

2. A Godly Person shows Character

Interpretation: Interpretation: What Does It What Does It Mean?Mean?

22But you know his proven character, because he has served with me in the gospel ministry like a son with a father.

—Philippians 2:22

3. A Godly Person Works with you

Interpretation: Interpretation: What Does It What Does It Mean?Mean?

25But I considered it necessary to send you Epaphroditus—my brother, coworker, and fellow soldier, as well as your messenger and minister to my need—

—Philippians 2:25

4. A Godly Person is Considerate

Interpretation: Interpretation: What Does It What Does It Mean?Mean?

26he has been longing for all of you and was distressed because you heard that he was sick

—Philippians 2:26

5. A Godly Person is Committed

Interpretation: Interpretation: What Does It What Does It Mean?Mean?

29Therefore, welcome him in the Lord with all joy and hold men like him in honor, 30because he came close to death for the work of Christ, risking his life to make up what was lacking in your ministry to me.

—Philippians 2:9-30

Application: Application: What Does It Mean What Does It Mean to Me?to Me?

SPACEPETS

Application: Application: What Does It Mean What Does It Mean to Me?to Me?

A SIN to confess?

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Application: Application: What Does It Mean What Does It Mean to Me?to Me?

A SIN to confess?A PROMISE to claim?

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Application: Application: What Does It Mean What Does It Mean to Me?to Me?

A SIN to confess?A PROMISE to claim?An ATTITUDE to change?

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Application: Application: What Does It Mean What Does It Mean to Me?to Me?

A SIN to confess?A PROMISE to claim?An ATTITUDE to change?A COMMAND to obey?

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Application: Application: What Does It Mean What Does It Mean to Me?to Me?

A SIN to confess?A PROMISE to claim?An ATTITUDE to change?A COMMAND to obey?An EXAMPLE to follow?

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Application: Application: What Does It Mean What Does It Mean to Me?to Me?

A PRAYER to pray?

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Application: Application: What Does It Mean What Does It Mean to Me?to Me?

A PRAYER to pray?An ERROR to avoid?

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Application: Application: What Does It Mean What Does It Mean to Me?to Me?

A PRAYER to pray?An ERROR to avoid?A TRUTH to believe?

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Application: Application: What Does It Mean What Does It Mean to Me?to Me?

A PRAYER to pray?An ERROR to avoid?A TRUTH to believe?SOMETHING to thank God for?

Application: Application: What Does It Mean What Does It Mean to Me?to Me?

Write out your application!

The Bible is not a closed book. But the combination lock

must be opened sequentially to reveal its treasure.