Philippians 1:20-30

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


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Small Group Questions  ​​ ​​​​ February​​ 9, 2025

The Joy of​​ Our Faith ​​ ​​​​ Philippians 1:20-30

 

  • As you think about your faith in Christ and the impact of the Gospel in your life, what gives you joy?

 

  • Read Philippians 1:20-26. ​​ What is Paul concerned about? ​​ Would you say he is unsure, or confident? ​​ Why?

 

  • What is the key for Paul in either facing death, or the current challenges of life? ​​ How does this help him?

 

  • What is his reason to continue to live? ​​ Who was he most concerned about? ​​​​ How did this impact his thoughts?

 

  • According to verse 25, what did Paul want to help take place in the Philippian church? ​​ How can we help to make this happen in our church?

 

  • Read Philippians 1:27-30. ​​ How does a person live as a citizen of heaven? ​​ How should this​​ affect​​ how we live as a citizen of our country?

 

  • How do we conduct ourselves “in a manner worthy of the Good News about Christ?” ​​ Why is this important?

 

  • In verse 28, Paul encourages the believers to not be intimidated by enemies. ​​ What does he then say this will accomplish? ​​ How does that happen?

 

  • How can suffering for Christ be a privilege? ​​ How does knowing that others struggle help us?

 

  • Prayer – Pray that you would be totally committed to Christ – in life and death. ​​ Pray that you can help others grow and experience the joy of their faith.

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