An Introduction to In Christ Alone Rev. Dr. Joel Lehenbauer
Welcome Thank you for joining us! LCMS Youth Gathering July 16 -20, 2016 New Orleans, Louisiana
3 Questions • New Appreciation • Book of Philippians’ Themes • Philippians in the context of today’s church
Question #1 “In your time studying Philippians for thematic paper, what was something in Paul’s letter you appreciated as never before? ”
Question #2 “In your paper, you focused on a number of ‘themes’ from the Book of Philippians. What are those themes and how are they important in the letter? ”
Question #2 Chains Tears Friends Enemies Politics Death Christ
Question #2 True and abiding JOY in life, suffering and death Genuine UNITY through utter HUMILITY Undeserved GRACE received only through Divine Power to ‘press on towards the goal’ despite earthly resistance • All-Sufficient Strength to SERVE selflessly and sacrificially • •
Question #3 “What does Philippians and theme “Christ Alone” say specifically to young people in the church about the Christian faith? ”
Q &A
Final Thought Adult Leaders: Join the LCMS Youth Gathering Adult Leader GROUP www. facebook. com/groups/NYGadultleaders Sign up to receive Youth Gathering Update Emails www. lcmsgathering. com/gatheringupdate Thematic Paper on www. lcmsgathering. com soon.
Join us next time: Topic: Presenter: When: Where: Starting at the End Brad Alles October 8 @ 12 pm CDT www. anymeeting. com/LCMSyouth