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Outrageous JoyJoy in the Whys: Philippians 1:12-26September 21, 2014Michael\u2019s Personal Goal: to complain less and consecrate moreOutrageous Joy: a study of the Epistle to the Church at Philippi3 questions to ask yourself:1.Could I use more joy? 2.Do I believe I can become a more joyful person?3.Where does joy come from?Key Verse: \u201cFor to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain.\u201d Philippians 1:21Joy In the \u201cWhys\u201dWhy 1: Paul\u2019s Chains (Circumstances): V 13b: \u201cI am in chains for Christ.\u201d App: Rejoice. God can use you in your circumstances to make a difference in the life of someone else.Why 2: Paul\u2019s Critics (People):V 17a: \u201cThe former preach Christ out of selfish ambition\u201dApp: Rejoice. Frustrating people are not worth losing your joy over.Why 3: Paul\u2019s Crisis (Things): \u201cShould I stay or should I go?\u201dV 23-24: I am torn between the two: \u2026depart and be with Christ\u2026 (or) for you that I remain in the body.App: For to me, to live is ___________ and to die is ___________.What is God\u2019s Spirit speaking into your life today? How must you respond?