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How Do You Introduce Yourself? {Memorize Philippians 1:1-2}

January 28, 2019 by Lisa Burgess Leave a Comment

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How do you introduce yourself when you meet someone new?

This week we’ll look at how Paul introduced himself, and how we can apply that to our own lives as we memorize Philippians 1:1-2.

Paul introduces himself as a servant. What can we learn from this? #Philippians1 #HideHisWord Paul introduces himself as a servant. What can we learn from this? #Philippians1 #HideHisWord

Memorize This Week

1 Paul and Timothy, servants of Christ Jesus, To all the saints in Christ Jesus who are at Philippi, with the overseers and deacons:
2 Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
Philippians 1:1-2

Hello to You

Welcome to Section 1 of the 4 sections (and all 30 verses) we’re memorizing in Philippians 1.

Do you ever send a text to someone who doesn’t have you in their contacts? How do you introduce yourself so they’ll know you’re a real person and not a spammer?

Usually I say something like this:

“Hey, this is Lisa. We met last Tuesday at …”

In the New Testament, we have 13 recorded letters that Paul sent to various individuals and gatherings of believers. How did Paul introduce himself each time?

Of the 13 letters, he mentioned he was an apostle 8 times. Two times he didn’t mention a title at all. One time he said he was a prisoner for Jesus Christ.

And two times, including Philippians and Romans, he said he was a servant of Christ Jesus.

To get technical, he actually used the Greek word doulos (G1401), which literally means slave or bondman. It comes from deo (G1210) which means to bind, to fasten with chains.

Philippians 1_1-2

Be a Servant, Too

When we think of doulas today, we think of women who provide support to a mother giving birth.

But however you define it, this term implies a denial of one’s own needs to better serve another.

Paul sets the standard high from verse 1 onward.

As you read or memorize Philippians 1:1-2 this week, think about the “services” you provide. To Jesus. To others in the name of Jesus.

As you give yourself away through words and deeds, also breathe out grace to others. Bless them with peace. Paul did. These are gifts we’re given from God, not to keep to ourselves, but to pass around.

And the next time someone gets a text or call or message from you, may your greeting and service be as welcome as your intention in giving it.

Paul introduces himself as a servant. What can we learn from this? #Philippians1 #HideHisWord

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  • What’s In A Greeting? The Epistles of Paul

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About Lisa Burgess

Lisa looks for God in ordinary people and in everyday moments, then shares where she finds Him on her blog LisaNotes.com. She is a wife to Jeff and a mother to two girls here, one in heaven.

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