EPISODE · Oct 8, 2023 · 39 MIN
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from Northwest Gospel Church - Camas/Washougal · host Ben Potloff
Philippians 2:12-18 | Ben Potloff | This week, even when it’s uncomfortable, allow God’s word to reveal the places of grumbling and arguing in your heart. Pray that the Lord will give you contentment and love for the life and people that he’s given you.MAIN IDEAWe work out the life that God works within.OUTLINEI. A Christian’s call is to work out their salvation. (vv. 12, 14-15)II. A Christian’s confidence is that God is working in them. (v. 13, 16a)III. A Christian’s costly growth is cause for rejoicing. (vv. 16b-18)DISCUSSION QUESTIONS1. In what ways are we called to “shine as lights in the world”? How do you think not “grumbling or disputing” is a witness to the world around us? How can you grow in this area?2. What are the errors we can fall into if we do not read verses 12 and 13 together but in isolation? Which error are you prone to fall into? 3. Paul was willing to do whatever is cost for the faith and joy of the Christians in Philippi. Are you willing to pour yourself out for God and for others? What holds you back? How is ultimate joy found in this kind of life?
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Philippians 2:12-18 | Ben Potloff | This week, even when it’s uncomfortable, allow God’s word to reveal the places of grumbling and arguing in your heart. Pray that the Lord will give you contentment and love for the life and people that he’s given you.MAIN IDEAWe work out the life that God works within.OUTLINEI. A Christian’s call is to work out their salvation. (vv. 12, 14-15)II. A Christian’s confidence is that God is working in them. (v. 13, 16a)III. A Christian’s costly growth is cause for rejoicing. (vv. 16b-18)DISCUSSION QUESTIONS1. In what ways are we called to “shine as lights in the world”? How do you think not “grumbling or disputing” is a witness to the world around us? How can you grow in this area?2. What are the errors we can fall into if we do not read verses 12 and 13 together but in isolation? Which error are you prone to fall into? 3. Paul was willing to do whatever is cost for the faith and joy of the Christians in Philippi. Are you willing to pour yourself out for God and for others? What holds you back? How is ultimate joy found in this kind of life?
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