Praying for Others
As you read this Scripture, contemplate:
- Why is Paul thankful?
- What was Paul's attitude towards the church at Philippi?
- What were Paul's prayer requests for the church there?
- Compare Paul's prayer to the ones you tend to pray.
- What have you learned from this Scripture?
Triumph in Trouble
After reading this, think about:
- How hard was it for Paul to adjust to imprisonment?
- What were Paul's positive thoughts about what had happened?
- Why didn't Paul worry about those who were preaching for evil reasons?
- How do any of us develop a way to not let negative things in our lives bother us?
- Are there any of those in your life today? Has this Scripture helped?
Standing Firm
Thoughts from this Scripture?
- How could Paul rejoice while suffering and imprisoned?
- What did he mean when he wrote "to live is Christ and to die is to gain"?
- Is it hard to "stand firm in the one Spirit"?
- What is the most dangerous threat to the harmony to a local church?
- What behavior do we need to become fearless as Christians?
All for One
Unusual camaraderie and a deep sense of oneness.
- Do you enjoy the advantages of encouragement, of love, tenderness and compassion?
- Do all true believers enjoy those benefits?
- What is the meaning of being one is spirit and of one mind?
- Is it hard to tell if you Re motivated by selfish ambition or conceit?
- Why is it hard to put the needs and interests of others above your own?