April 23, 2023 - "The Pauline Epistle Sandwich"

Scripture Passage: Philippians 4:1

Slide 1

Self observations:
1) Love of literature affects ministry
2) Letters are like sermons?
3) I have nerves.

Slide 2

Mountainview Observation:
M.V. and the 1st Century Church
1) Culture

Slide 3

Mountainview Observation:
M.V. and the 1st Century Church
2) Location

Slide 4

Epistles are like sandwiches
The meat isn't the only good thing!

Slide 5

What is Paul doing?
He's greeting
(and so are we)

Slide 6

What is Paul doing?
He's thanking.
(and so are we)

Slide 7

What is Paul doing?
He's entrusting them to God
(and so are we)

Slide 8

What is Paul doing?
He's praying
(and so are we)

Slide 9

What is Paul doing?
He's sending loving ambassadors
(and so are we)

Slide 10

What is Paul doing?
He's being honest about  shortcomings and challenges
(and so are we)

Slide 11

What is Paul doing?
He's encouraging
(and so are we)

Slide 12

He's encouraging, and so are we, and so is God, and so am I!
Be encouraged, friends.