Philippians (Part 2)

Pastor Eva Clarke - Sunday September 7, 2008

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V Notes
V Discussion Questions / Topics (based on the indicated scriptures)
* General scripture passage - Philippians 1:29 - 2:18
V Scripture References: Philippians 2:1-2; Romans 8:35-39
* What does being united with Christ mean to you?
* Do you believe that nothing can separate us from the love of God?
V Scripture References: Philippians 2:3-8
* Describe a time when you have humbled yourself.
V We are instructed to look not only to our own interests but also to the interests of others.
* Are you taking good care of yourself? Discuss.
* Are you sensitive to the needs of others?
V Scripture References: Philippians 2:12-15; James 1:2-5
* Are you committed to spiritual growth?
* Describe ways in which you have grown spiritually.
* Has suffering ever helped you to grow?
* What areas of your life are underdeveloped and need to be strengthened?
V Scripture References: Ephesians 4:11-12
V The mission of Life Church is to bring God's river of life to you by transforming the way church is done throughout the nation one life group at a time.
* Describe ways that the Lord can use you to help fulfill this mission.
V Witnessing Activities (pick one or two)
V Discuss the following questions with your life group:
* How faithful are you in attending Life Church Sunday services? What impact does this have on the service and on our visitors?
* How punctual are you for Sunday service? What impact does this have on the service, our visitors, and on the people who serve on Sunday?
* Do you serve at Life Church or do you attend only as a "consumer Christian"?
* 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