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Obtaining the Mind of Christ

May 5, 2013

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Thinking about what Paul meant when he said to have the mind of Christ is a great way to prepare for worship. He gave us a letter that describes our relationship to Christ as well as the reasons to rejoice.

Our relationship to Christ

  • Chapter 1 – Christ is our life and in control
  • Chapter 2 – Christ was sent as a pattern for us
  • Chapter 3 – Christ is the goal we should shoot for
  • Chapter 4 – Christ is the joy and strength of our life

Rejoice in Christ

  • Chapter 1 – Rejoice in evangelism and the opposition to darkness it causes
  • Chapter 2 – Rejoice in Christ-like service
  • Chapter 3 – Rejoice in our sufferings
  • Chapter 4 – Rejoice in Christ-like living

Daily Bible reading for May 5

The Lord gives instructions for unclean people, confession and adultery. Fear not for the Lord is there. Paul urges us to have the mind of Christ.

Psalm 124
Numbers 5
Isaiah 41
Philippians 1:27-2:11

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