Introducing Philippi - 1

January 13, 2013
Introducing Philippi - 1
Philippians 1:1-2

Establishment:

Writing:

Reason:

The Letter of Joy & Encouragement
Paul was encouraged in three ways:

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One Step Application: What can today's church learn

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Referenced Passages: Phil 1:1-11 | Acts 16:9-40 | Acts 19:21-22 | Gal 6:6 | Phil 4:14-15 | 2 Cor 11:9 | Col 4:14 | 2 Tim 4:11 | Phil 1:24 | Phil 4:3 | Phil 2:25-26 | 2 Cor 8:1-5 | Rm 15:26 | Mt 5:14-17 | 1 Jn 2:12-13 | Gal 3:27-29 | Col 3:11-13 | Eph 4:1-3 | Pr 6:15-19 | 1 Cor 12:26

Growth Group Discussion
Introducing Philippi - 1
Philippians 1:1-2

Get to know you:
1. If you could visit any place in the world, where would it be and why?

2. Do you prefer to share the gospel verbally, with life style or both and why?

Digging Deeper:
Read 1 Thessalonians 3:1-4
1. In light of this verse (v4) what should be our focus in the presentation of the Gospel?

Read 2 Corinthians 1:3-5
2. What does it mean to Share in Suffering?

a. Give an Example of how you have shared in suffering.

3. For there to be UNITY in the church there must be a standard in which to UNIFY around.
a. What should be our standard?

b. Besides Jesus, Who should be our standard bearer?

c. Should the standard be fixed or evolve with culture?


One Step Application:
1. What intentional step can you take to 'Share in the Suffering' of a fellow Believer?

2. What intentional step can you take to 'Share in the Suffering' of an un-believer that might open the door to their reception of the Gospel?