Philippians 1:9-19

Philippians(9) (Part of the Christ Is Our Joy: A Sermon Series in Philippians(8) series)
by Glen Osborn(174) on February 2, 2025 (Worship Service(188))

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Small Group Questions  ​​ ​​​​ February 2, 2025

The Joy of Christ Changing Lives  ​​​​ Philippians 1:9-19

 

  • A point of discussion from last week’s message: Have you experienced the joy of caring for each other recently?

 

  • Read Luke 15:7. ​​ What does Jesus say brings joy in heaven? ​​ Are we as happy about this as the angels? ​​ Why is this sometimes a struggle for us?

 

  • Read Philippians 1:9. What does Paul pray for the Philippians believers? ​​ Why is this important? ​​ How will overflowing love and growth in knowledge and understanding show in the lives of believers?

 

  • Read Philippians 1:10-11. ​​ What does Paul want for the believers? ​​ How can we know what really matters and how can we live pure and blameless lives? ​​ How can we be filled with the fruit of our salvation?

 

  • Read Philippians 1:12-14. ​​ How has God used Paul being in chains in Rome? ​​ How does this bring him joy?

 

  • Read Philippians 1:15-18. ​​ What is Paul’s perspective on those who preach Christ for the wrong reasons? ​​ How can he rejoice about this?

 

  • Read Philippians 1:19. ​​ What impact does Paul anticipate from the prayers for him by the Philippians? ​​ What does he say helps him have hope for deliverance? ​​ Paul was never released in Rome – did he get deliverance?

 

  • Prayer

  • Pray for other believers that their love will overflow and that they will grow in knowledge and understanding.

  • Pray that you will understand what really matters in life.

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