DISCERN WHAT’S BEST: PHILIPPIANS & COLOSSIANS

This year, we are taking a journey through the New Testament. We are currently in the books of Philippians & Colossians. In these two book we are looking at how Paul prays and shares how to discern what’s best.

RECAP

Today we focused on Philippians 1 & 2 as we begin our next book of the New Testament. Paul gives some wisdom and prayers for this early church. Paul gives some unique perspectives in this book as he is writing from prison in Rome. He begins the book with a prayer for the church in Philippi to be able to discern what’s best. He continues to share about following Jesus’ example of humility. 

BIBLE

Philippians 1 & 2

QUESTIONS: Read Philippians 2

What does it practically look like to “have the same mindset as Christ Jesus” (vv. 5–11) in our relationships today? Where is this most challenging for you?

Paul calls believers to value others above themselves (vv. 3–4).
What obstacles (pride, insecurity, competition, fear) most often prevent that in our lives? What would it look like for you to live in humility?

What does it mean to “shine like stars in the world” without grumbling or arguing (vv. 14–16)? How could this change the culture of our workplace, home, or church?

MORE RESOURCES

Here’s more insight from the Bible Project: https://bibleproject.com/videos/philippians/
Bible Recap:  www.youtube.com/watch?v=X3wi_Ek9T70

BIBLE READING PLANS

Join us in reading through the New Testament this year. Here’s a plan through our current books we are studying:
https://www.bible.com/reading-plans/54652-through-the-epistles-galatians-ephesians