Introducing Philippi - 2
January 20, 2013
Introducing Philippi - 2
Philippians 1:1-2
Joy vs. Happiness and Pleasure"
Happiness:
Joy:
5 Truths about Joy:
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Introduction to Philippians:
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Referenced Passages: Phil 1:1-11 | Lk 17:26-28 | Ecc 2:1-11 | 1 Tim 6:17 | Pr 10:22| Lk 8:14 | Ja 1:2-3 | Ps 30:5 | Rm 8:28 | Mt 28:28 | Rm 8:38-39 | 1 Jn 2:25 | Ps 4:7 |Ps 16:11 | Ps 51:12 | Rm 14:17 | Gal 5:22-23 | 1 Pt 1:6-8 | Acts 16:32-34 | 1 Thes 1:6| Ecc 12:13 | Jude 24:25 | Acts 1:21-22 | 2 Cor 13:10 | Phil 2:12 | 1 Cor 6:19-20 | Ex21:5-6 | Rm 4:22-23 | 2 Cor 5:21 | Acts 20:28 | Titus 1:5,7 | 1 Pt 5:1-2 | Acts 6:1-4 | Ps85:10 | Jn 15:15 | Rm 8:16-17
Growth Group Discussion
Introducing Philippi - 2
Philippians 1:1-2
Get to know you:
What is your favorite dessert?
Digging Deeper:
Compare: Rom 1:1-7; 1 Cor 1:1-3; 2 Cor 1:1-2, Gal 1:1-5; Eph 1:1-2, Col 1:1-2, 1 Thess 1:1, 2Thess 1:1-2; 1 Tim 1:1-2; 2 Tim 1:1-2;Titus 1:1-4 with Phil 1:1-2
1. Compared to other letters, Paul did not have to exert authority in addressing the church at Philippi. Why do you think this is?
Read Hebrews 13:17
2. What do you take from this passage?
a.What would be a situation when a Pastor / Elder would need to exert authority?
b. Would you be willing to submit to proper biblical authority?
c. American culture has a natural aversion to authority in support of independence. How does this balance with a Biblical world view?
Read Romans 6:16-22
3. In your opinion what does it mean to be a slave of Christ?
Read 1 Corinthians 1:2 and Romans 6:1-11
4. In your opinion what does it mean to be a Saint of Christ?
a. According to Ephesians 4:1-2, 5:1-4; what should be our response as a result of being a saint?
b. How does your identity in Christ change the way you view yourself?
One Step Application:
1. What one intentional step will you take this week toward applying this lesson to your life?