Triumph in Trials – Part 1

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?