“To Live is Christ” / Phil 1:18b-26

“To Live is Christ” / Phil 1:18b-26 

Bob Parsley / October 5, 2025

Deliverance (18b-20)

1. The Apostle had a hard life but Paul was delivered repeatedly.   (2 Corinthians 11:24-33)
2. He wanted to honor Christ in life or death.

For Me to Live is Christ (21)

1. GAR EGO ZAO(zow) CHRISTOS – weekly motto
2. Living (zow) is the key word. (John 10:10, John 3:16)
3. We are saved in the past, present and future.    (1 John 5:11-13, Hebrews 13:8)

Facing Our Fears with the Pauline Example (22-26)

1. Fearing Death
2. Fearing Life

Reflection Questions

1. Why is it necessary to ask the right questions to the Lord? 

2. Do you have the courage to act upon all divine directions?