The Things Which You Learned Philippians 4 8

“The Things Which You Learned…” Philippians 4: 8 -9

Romans 1: 16 NKJV For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ, for it is the power of God to salvation for everyone who believes…

We exist to do the MINISTRY of Christ; in the LOVE of Christ; for the GLORY of Christ! John 20: 19 -22 2016

Philippians 4: 8 a NKJV Finally, brethren, whatever things are true, whatever things are noble, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely…

Philippians 4: 8 b NKJV …Whatever things are of good report, if there is any virtue and if there is anything praiseworthy— meditate on these things.

Philippians 4: 9 NKJV The things which you learned and received and heard and saw in me, these do, and the God of peace will be with you.

1 Corinthians 11: 1 AMP Imitate me, just as I imitate Christ.

1. ENGAGE their MINDS.

Philippians 4: 8 a MESSAGE Summing it all up, friends, I’d say you’ll do best by filling your minds and meditating on things true, noble, reputable, authentic, compelling, gracious—

Philippians 4: 8 b MESSAGE —the best, not the worst; the beautiful, not the ugly; things to praise, not things to curse.

Philippians 4: 9 NKJV The things which you learned and received. . .

Proverbs 27: 3 KJV For as he thinketh in his heart, so is he…

Ephesians 4: 22 NIV 78 …Be made new in the attitude of your minds. . .

2 Corinthians 13: 11 NIV 78 …Aim for perfection. . .

Galileo Galilei “I do not feel obliged to believe that the same God who has endowed us with sense, reason, and intellect has intended us to forgo their use. ”

1 Peter 3: 15 a AMP But in your hearts set Christ apart as holy [and acknowledge Him] as Lord…

1 Peter 3: 15 b AMP …Always be ready to give a logical defense to anyone who asks you to account for the hope that is in you, but do it courteously and respectfully.

2 Timothy 2: 15 a AMP Study and be eager and do your utmost to present yourself to God approved (tested by trial), a workman who has no cause to be ashamed…

2 Timothy 2: 15 b AMP …Correctly analyzing and accurately dividing [rightly handling and skillfully teaching] the Word of Truth.

Deuteronomy 6: 6 NLT And you must commit yourselves wholeheartedly to these commands I am giving you today.

Deuteronomy 6: 7 a NLT Repeat them again and again to your children. Talk about them when you are at home and when you are away on a journey…

Deuteronomy 6: 7 b NLT …When you are lying down and when you are getting up again.

Deuteronomy 6: 8 NLT Tie them to your hands as a reminder, and wear them on your forehead.

Deuteronomy 6: 9 NLT Write them on the doorposts of your house and on your gates.

2. ENCOURAGE their HEARTS.

Philippians 4: 9 NKJV The things which you learned and received and heard and saw in me…

Ephesians 4: 13 VOICE …Until we stand mature in His teachings and fully formed in the likeness of the Anointed, our Liberating King.

Warren Wiersbe “Facts in the head are not enough; we must also have truths in the heart. ”

2 Timothy 4: 2 NIV 78 Preach the Word; be prepared in season and out of season; correct, rebuke and encourage -- with great patience and careful instruction.

Proverbs 3: 1 -2 NIV My son, do not forget my teaching, but keep my commands in your heart, 2 for they will prolong your life many years and bring you prosperity.

2 Corinthians 1: 20 NIV 84 For no matter how many promises God has made, they are “Yes” in Christ. And so through him the “Amen” is spoken by us to the glory of God.

1 Thessalonians 5: 11 NIV 84 Therefore encourage one another and build each other up. .

Acts 4: 36 NIV 78 Joseph, a Levite from Cyprus, whom the apostles called Barnabas (which means Son of Encouragement)…

Hebrews 13: 5 -6 NIV 84 …God has said, “Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you. ” 6 So we say with confidence, “The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me? ”

Romans 8: 26 NKJV …The Spirit also helps in our weaknesses. For we do not know what we should pray for as we ought, but the Spirit Himself makes intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered.

Jeremiah 29: 11 NIV “For I know the plans I have for you, ” declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. ”

3. EMPOWER their STEPS.

Philippians 4: 9 NKJV The things which you learned and received and heard and saw in me, these do, and the God of peace will be with you.

Philippians 4: 9 MESSAGE Put into practice what you learned from me, what you heard and saw and realized. Do that, and God, who makes everything work together, will work you into his most excellent harmonies.

Joshua 1: 1 -2 NIV 84 After the death of Moses the servant of the Lord, the Lord said to Joshua…Moses’ aide: 2 “Moses my servant is dead. Now then, you and all these people, get ready…

Isaiah 6: 1 NKJV In the year that King Uzziah died, I saw the Lord sitting on a throne, high and lifted up, and the train of His robe filled the temple.

Ephesians 4: 11 NLT Now these are the gifts Christ gave to the church: the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, and the pastors and teachers.

Ephesians 4: 12 NLT Their responsibility is to equip God’s people to do his work and build up the church, the body of Christ.

Ephesians 4: 13 a VOICE These ministries will continue until we are unified in faith and filled with the knowledge of the Son of God…

Ephesians 4: 13 b VOICE …Until we stand mature in His teachings and fully formed in the likeness of the Anointed, our Liberating King.

Matthew 28: 19 NIV Therefore go and make disciples of all nations…

Philippians 4: 9 GNT Put into practice what you learned and received from me, both from my words and from my actions. And the God who gives us peace will be with you.