Philippians 1:1-8

Philippians(9) (Part of the Christ Is Our Joy: A Sermon Series in Philippians(8) series)
by Glen Osborn(174) on January 26, 2025 (Worship Service(188))

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Small Group Questions  ​​ ​​​​ January​​ 26, 2025

The Joy of Caring for Each Other  ​​​​ Philippians 1:1-8

 

  • How have you experienced joy in your life? ​​ How has knowing Christ brought joy?

 

  • Read Philippians 1:1-2. ​​ Who wrote Philippians? ​​ What do you discover from the greetings given?

 

  • Read Acts 16:13-15;25-34;40 ​​ How did the church in Philippi begin? ​​ 

 

  • Read Philippians 1:3-5. ​​ What does Paul say brings him joy? ​​ Why do you think this is true for him? ​​ Have you ever experienced joy in this way?

 

  • Read Philippians 1:6. ​​ How would this verse be encouraging to the Philippians? ​​ How is it encouraging to you?

 

  • Read Philippians 1:7. ​​ How do you think that the Philippian church shared in Paul’s imprisonment and in defending and confirming the Good News? ​​ How did this impact Paul?

 

  • Read Philippians 1:8. ​​ What does Paul mean by the “tender compassion of Jesus Christ?” ​​ How can we love other Christians this way?

 

  • Prayer

  • Thank God for other believers who have encouraged you and pray for them with joy.

  • Ask God to help you know the joy of caring for others – to give you a heart of love for other believers.

  • Pray for those imprisoned for their faith and defending and confirming the faith in difficult situations.​​ 

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