Philippians (Part 1)

Pastor Eva Clarke - Sunday August 31, 2008

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V Notes
V Discussion Questions / Topics (based on the indicated scriptures)
* General Scripture References: Philippians 1:1-11
V Scripture References: Philippians 1:2; John 14:27
V The apostle Paul’s salutation “Grace and Peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ”, was not a meaningless greeting.
* Describe ways in which you have experienced God’s grace (unfailing love, mercy and favor).
* Have you experienced God’s supernatural peace in the midst of difficulty?  Discuss.
V Scripture References: Philippians 1:6; Jeremiah 18:1-6; James 4:7
V God’s work in our lives is analogous to a potter reshaping a clay pot that was marred.  To be molded and shaped, clay has to be softened and pressure applied.
* How is the Lord applying pressure to reshape areas of your life?
* Are you submitting to Him or resisting Him in this process?
V Scripture References: Philippians 1:9; 1 Thessalonians 3:12
* Describe ways that you can demonstrate love to your brothers and sisters in Christ and to others.
* How would you like to grow in this area of showing love?
V Witnessing Activities (pick one or two)
* Divide into groups of 2 or 3 and spend a minute or two worshipping God. Then take another minute or two to ask God to speak to you about your partner(s) and wait quietly for him to speak to you. Share what God tells you with your partner.
V Divide into groups of 2 or 3 and take turns sharing a personal belief that you have. It doesn't have to be related to God or the Bible and it doesn't even have to be an important belief - just something you personally believe. You partner or partners should then probe your belief by asking the following questions (in the order that they appear):
* Question 1: What do you mean by that?
* Question 2: How did you come to believe that?
* Question 3: Have you ever considered . . . ?
V Divide into groups of 2 or 3 and use one of the following passages to explain salvation to your partner.
* Parable Of The Sower - Luke 8:4-15
* Lost Sheep, Lost Coin, Lost Son - Luke 15
* Zacchaeus - Luke 19:1-10
* "For God so loved the world . . ." - John 2:23 - 3:21
* Jesus heals a man born blind - John 9:1 - 10:42
* Cornelius' Household - Acts 10:1 - 11:18
* Day Of Pentecost - Acts 2:1-47
* Paul in Pamphylia - Acts 13:13-52
* Paul's gospel - 1Cor 15:1-11
* Paul in Athens - Acts 17:16-34
* Rom 10