Dr. McKellar’s Lesson for November 10, 2013

Teacher: Dr. Matthew McKellar
Associate Professor of Preaching/Chair of the Preaching Department
Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary

“From Pattern to Practice” Philippians 2:19-30 Bible Study 11/10/13

Paul’s letter to the Philippians demonstrates his capacity to be both profound and practical. This morning’s text is an example of his practical, human perspective and comes on the heels of a soaring theological assertion about Christ. We model the pattern of Christ when we pour out ourselves for the progress of others.

I. Invest in spiritual progress (19-24)
-Paul’s perspective
-a feature of our fallenness
-Timothy’s track-record
-timely and transparent interest

II. Refuse to run from risk (25-30)
-identification of Epaphroditus
-example of Epaphroditus
-a repeated command
-a risk worth taking

III. So What?
-Passion for a poured-out Lord produces poured-out servants.
-Acknowledge the beauty of like-souled living.
-Discern the indicators of your distress.
-Remember, “They can only kill you.” (Matt. 10:26-33)