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 books, we are looking at how Paul prays and shares how to discern what’s best.

RECAP

Today, we focused on Philippians 4. Fear and worries can cause us to make decisions without discernment. Paul writes in the passage about shifting our worries into worship and controlling our negative thoughts.

BIBLE

Philippians 1:9-11, Philippians 4;4-13, 19-20

QUESTIONS: Read Philippians 4:4-13

1. Verses 6–7 encourage us not to be anxious but to bring everything to God in prayer. What worries or stresses do you need to intentionally bring to God right now instead of carrying on your own?
2. Paul instructs believers to focus their minds on what is true, noble, right, pure, lovely, and admirable (v.8). What kinds of thoughts or influences currently shape your mindset, and how might you redirect your thinking toward these things?
3. Paul says he has learned to be content in every circumstance because of Christ (vv.11–13). What situations in your life challenge your contentment, and how could relying on Christ change your perspective in those moments?

JOURNAL

Take some time to write down things you are thankful for and how God has been faithful to you. Write a list of what is true and good. Think about these things. Pray and give God thanks.

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