Could It Be Yours, Even in Your Mess? Discussion Questions for Philippians 1:
- Read verse 1. What clues does this give us concerning early church leadership?
- Read verse 2. What does it meant to you to have “grace” and “peace” from God?
- Read verses 3-5. How does Paul feel about them? How does this give us insight into how God feels about us?
- Read verse 6. In your opinion, what “good work” is Paul likely referring to here?
- Read verses 7-8. How can Paul experience “the affection of Christ Jesus” for others? What does this mean for you and what you can experience through Jesus?
- Read verses 9-11. Love, knowledge, discernment, excellence, sincerity, blamelessness, fruit-bearing: How does all of this happen in a believer’s life? Discuss.
- Read verses 12-14. How did Paul view his imprisonment? What effect did it have on others?
- Read verses 15-18. What are the two motives for preaching that Paul mentions? What does Paul ultimately conclude about them?
