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Session 6 Video

Session 6

Cruciformity in the Real World (3:15-21)

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https://content.lessons.church/files/study/E1QGbcO5-tf/ozCC7j2tAVH/Philippians (Michael DeFazio) 2018.pdf?dt=1661522296416


Michael DeFazio presents a detailed exploration of the book of Philippians in this series, emphasizing living a life shaped by the cross, or "cruciformity". He begins by highlighting the transformative power of the Gospel and how it instills grace and peace. The series then delves into shifting perspectives on hardships, showcases the concept of cruciformity as manifested in Christ, and models cruciformity within the church. It prompts reflections on the reasons for surrendering everything for life in Christ, discusses how cruciformity is applicable in the real world, and provides general instructions drawn from Paul's organized thoughts. The final session uncovers the secret to contentment, critically examining common interpretations of Philippians 4:13.

Philippians

In this series, Michael DeFazio analyzes the book of Philippians, emphasizing cruciformity, the transformative power of the Gospel, and the secret to contentment from Philippians 4:13.

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Opening Thoughts

- “The prospering of God’s cause on earth depends upon his people thinking well.” - Dallas Willard

- Thinking “cruciformly” – not , but , because

Weird but Not Alone

- If you do this, you will… 

- Why do we so badly need each other (to be examples of Christlikeness)?

Being the Church in the World

- On the world

  - “enemies of the cross”

  - “destiny is destruction; god is stomach; glory is in shame”

  - “their mind is set on earthly things”

- On the church

  - A different calling

  - A different future

  - A different Lord

**Questions for Reflection and Discussion**

- When in your childhood did you feel most “left out”? How much does that kind of thing bother you? Why?

- What do you think of Willard’s quote that opened this session? Why is it important that Christians think well?

- How has being a Christian made you weird in your cultural context? Do you see this dynamic becoming stronger or weaker? (Are we seeming weirder or no?)

- How can we have a realistic (biblical) view of the world without slipping into an unhelpful“us-vs-them” overly combative mindset?

- How much do you think about eternal things? How can you think about them more?

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