Brothers In the Battle - Part 2

Series: Light In the Darkness

November 15, 2020
Ron Burtz

In this message, based on Philippians 2:19-24, we are introduced to Paul's two companions and co-workers in the ministry of the gospel--Timothy and Epaphroditus. In these two men we find real life, human examples of what the Christian life should look like.

Episode Notes

Title: Brothers In the Battle – Part 2

Text: Philippians 2:19-24

No Lone Rangers in the Bible

Four Exemplary Lives:

1. Christ

2. Paul

3. Timothy - A Spiritual Son – vv. 19-24

Timothy was...

a. Similar

b. Sympathetic

c. Single Minded

d. Seasoned

e. Submissive

4.Epaphroditus - A Brother in Arms – vv. 25-30

Described as...

a. My brother

b. My fellow worker

c. My fellow soldier

d. Your messenger "apostle"

e. Your minister

“He is distressed because you heard he was ill.”

Two vital truths for Christian living:

1. We are called to follow the example of Christ and our leaders. 

2. We need brothers and sisters in Christ to support us. 

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