An Acceptable Sacrifice

July 12, 2020 |
Passage: Philippians 4:14-20 | Series: | Topic:

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Text: Philippians 4:14-20

I. The Philippians’ kind gift (Phil. 4:14-16)

Philippians 4:14-16 - Nevertheless you have done well that you shared in my distress. 15Now you Philippians know also that in the beginning of the gospel, when I departed from Macedonia, no church shared with me concerning giving and receiving but you only. 16 For even in Thessalonica you sent aid once and again for my necessities.

A. The gift allowed them to participate in Paul’s afflictions (2 Tim. 1:8; Phil. 1:19).

B. The constant generosity of the church (2 Cor. 11:8-9; 9:6-8).

 

II. The significance of the gift (Phil. 4:17-18)

Philippians 4:17-18 - Not that I seek the gift, but I seek the fruit that abounds to your account. 18 Indeed I have all and abound. I am full, having received from Epaphroditus the things sent from you, a sweet-smelling aroma, an acceptable sacrifice, well pleasing to God.

A. The “aroma” of Old Testament sacrifices.

1. Acceptable sacrifices (Lev. 1:8-9; Num. 28:2).

2. Unacceptable sacrifices (Isa. 1:11-20; Pro. 21:3; Hos. 6:6).

B. New Testament sacrifices.

1. Acceptable sacrifices (Heb. 13:15-16; Rom. 12:1; 2 Cor. 2:15-17).

2. Unacceptable sacrifices (Matt. 6:1-4; 23:25-28; Phil. 3:4-7). C. Eternal significance (Col. 3:23-24; Matt. 6:19-21; Matt. 25:14-30).

 

III. God’s glorious care of His people (Phil. 4:19-20)

Philippians 4:19-20 - And my God shall supply all your need according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus. 20Now to our God and Father be glory forever and ever. Amen.

A. God’s temporal provisions for His people (Matt. 6:25- 34; Deut. 2:7; 1 Kings 17:6).

B. God’s spiritual provisions (Josh. 1:9; Ps. 23:4; Isa. 40:10- 11; Matt. 11:28-30; Phil. 4:6-7).

C. God’s “riches” (Rom. 11:33; Eph. 1:7; 2:7). D. Doxology (Rom. 16:25-27; Eph. 3:20-21).

David Gamble is a gifted teacher, serving as an elder at Providence Church since 2019. David taught high school History and Bible at a local Christian school for over 15 years. He and his wife Hannah have four children. David is passionate about taking the truths of the Bible and making them accessible to believers from all walks of life, and encouraging believers to grow in holiness. David also runs a small martial arts ministry with his brother that focuses on teaching self-defense in a safe, Christian environment. David is a graduate of Whitefield Theological Seminary and College.