Eisegesis vs Exegesis Philippians 4:13 13 I am able to do all things through him who strengthens me. Matthew 27:5 5 So he threw the silver into the temple and departed. Then he went and hanged himself. Ephesians 5:22 22 Wives, submit to your husbands as to the Lord, matters Acts 17:11 11 The people here were of more noble character than those in Thessalonica, since they received the word with eagerness and examined the Scriptures daily to see if these things were so. What does this passage say about God, who He is, and what He does (Father, Son, and Spirit)? What does this passage teach me about me? What comfort/challenge can I take away from this passage? How will I respond or live differently because of what I've read? Philippians 4:10-23 10 I rejoiced in the Lord greatly because once again you renewed your care for me. You were, in fact, concerned about me but lacked the opportunity to show it. 11 I don’t say this out of need, for I have learned to be content in whatever circumstances I find myself. 12 I know how to make do with little, and I know how to make do with a lot. In any and all circumstances I have learned the secret of being content—whether well fed or hungry, whether in abundance or in need. 13 I am able to do all things through him who strengthens me. 14 Still, you did well by partnering with me in my hardship. 15 And you Philippians know that in the early days of the gospel, when I left Macedonia, no church shared with me in the matter of giving and receiving except you alone. 16 For even in Thessalonica you sent gifts for my need several times. 17 Not that I seek the gift, but I seek the profit that is increasing to your account. 18 But I have received everything in full, and I have an abundance. I am fully supplied, having received from Epaphroditus what you provided—a fragrant offering, an acceptable sacrifice, pleasing to God. 19 And my God will supply all your needs according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus. 20 Now to our God and Father be glory forever and ever. Amen. 21 Greet every saint in Christ Jesus. The brothers who are with me send you greetings. 22 All the saints send you greetings, especially those who belong to Caesar’s household. 23 The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit. What does this passage say about God, who He is, and what He does (Father, Son, and Spirit)? God faithfully provides what He . Romans 8:28 28 We know that all things work together for the good of those who love God, who are called according to his purpose. What does this passage teach me about me? **BiG IDEA: I can learn to be ** Contentment is not complacency, nor is it a false peace based on ignorance. The complacent believer is unconcerned about others, while the contented Christian wants to share his blessings. Contentment is not escape from the battle, but rather an abiding peace and confidence in the midst of the battle. – Warren Wiersbe Philippians 4:12 12 I know how to make do with little, and I know how to make do with a lot. In any and all circumstances I have learned the secret of being content—whether well fed or hungry, whether in abundance or in need. 1 Corinthians 11:1 Imitate me, as I also imitate Christ. What comfort/challenge can I take away from this passage? God is . Philippians 4:18-19 18 But I have received everything in full, and I have an abundance. I am fully supplied, having received from Epaphroditus what you provided—a fragrant offering, an acceptable sacrifice, pleasing to God. 19 And my God will supply all your needs according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus. No matter the , I can be faithful Philippians 4:10 10 I rejoiced in the Lord greatly because once again you renewed your care for me. You were, in fact, concerned about me but lacked the opportunity to show it. Philippians 4:15-16 15 And you Philippians know that in the early days of the gospel, when I left Macedonia, no church shared with me in the matter of giving and receiving except you alone.16 For even in Thessalonica you sent gifts for my need several times. Philippians 4:17 17 Not that I seek the gift, but I seek the profit that is increasing to your account. How will I respond or live differently because of what I've read? There is no option Romans 12:2 2 Do not be conformed to this age, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may discern what is the good, pleasing, and perfect will of God. Romans 8:29 29 For those he foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the image of his Son, so that he would be the firstborn among many brothers and sisters. Ephesians 5:25-27 25 Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ loved the church and gave himself for her 26 to make her holy, cleansing her with the washing of water by the word. 27 He did this to present the church to himself in splendor, without spot or wrinkle or anything like that, but holy and blameless. This Week I Will: Pursue Jesus By:_____ Point to Jesus By: Memorize: Philippians 4:11