DISCUSSION GUIDE / 6.26.22
OPTIONAL INTRODUCTION QUESTION(S)
What are your 4th of July plans?
DISCUSSION QUESTIONS -
21 For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain. 22 If I am to live in the flesh, that means fruitful labor for me. Yet which I shall choose I cannot tell. 23 I am hard pressed between the two. My desire is to depart and be with Christ, for that is far better. 24 But to remain in the flesh is more necessary on your account. 25 Convinced of this, I know that I will remain and continue with you all, for your progress and joy in the faith, 26 so that in me you may have ample cause to glory in Christ Jesus, because of my coming to you again.
- Philippians 1:21-26
Are you looking forward to heaven? Why or why not?
If you’re honest, how would you finish “for to me to live is ________.” What are you living for?
Paul is focused on other’s progress and joy. Are you focused on others? How are you helping those in your life? How can we be more others-focused?
What do you think gave Paul this invincible joy that allowed him to be joyful in life or in death?
How can we have more joy in our lives?
How can we pray for you?