Live with Perspective: Our Trials Are Not Pointless

Joy in the Christian life is not found by ignoring our trials, but by seeing them in light of what God is doing through them. In Philippians 1:12–18, Paul shows us that when Christ and His gospel are advancing, we have reason to rejoice even in difficult circumstances.

Big Idea: When Christ and His gospel are our greatest concern, even trials become occasions for joy.

1. See God at Work in Your Trials (12-14)
2. Put Gospel Advance Above Personal Ambition (15-18a)
3. Let the Gospel Shape Your Joy (18b)