The letter to Philippians (Page 2)

Gospel Unity-Study Questions Philippians 1:27-30 What are some things you have learned so far from Philippians that have helped you grow as a disciple of Jesus Christ? In Philippians 1:29 Paul says that it has been granted to us to believe in him and suffer for him. Have you ever considered suffering as a gift? How do you feel about this statement made by Paul? While suffering is a gift of God, this does not change the fact that it…

Joyful Confidence-Study Questions Philippians 1:18c-26 How has your week been and what are some of the things that took the most time in your daily life? What things did you not have time for that you really wanted to get accomplished? During your busy week, how did you make a spiritual investment in your life, and were you satisfied with that time? In this week’s sermon, it was asked for people to finish this statement, “for me to live is…”;…

An Unstoppable Gospel-Study QuestionsPhilippians 1:12-18 Generally speaking, who are some people in your life you would consider partners and what makes their partnership so important? Paul provides a ministry update for his gospel partners in Philippi starting in Philippians 1:12; based on what we’ve learned so far, what was the nature of the Philippians’ partnership with Paul why do you think this ministry update is so important for the Philippians to hear? How are you partnering with gospel-advancing workers and…

Love Holds Us Together-Study Questions Talk about a time in your life when you felt real togetherness (e.g. a sports team, a club, a workplace, etc.) What was it about that time that made you feel that sense of togetherness? In Philippians 1:1-2, Paul addresses this church differently than he does any other church in other letters; he includes the whole church…church leaders and all church members and makes an identity statement…they are “in Christ”. Why do you think that…