Scripture
- Philippians 1:12-26
- Memorization: Philippians 1:12-13
Practice
Meditate on the following questions:
- What in my life right now in my relationships or circumstances do I struggle to see the positive or good?
Remember: You can’t control what happens to you, but you can control how you frame it. The way you frame it will dictate how you respond and behave. - What are some ways you could reframe your circumstances that would be the most positive, life building, God-honoring, mutually edifying way for you to approach this situation?
- How could God use your circumstance for His glory and your good?
3/3rds groups
Scripture for study: Philippians 1:12-26
If your group is following the 3/3rds model, download the 3/3rds format guide.
Additional Life Group Questions
Scripture for study: Philippians 1:12-26
Use the questions below if your group is not doing the 3/3rds model or if you need more questions for your Looking Up or Looking Forward time.
- Are you the kind of person who sees the glass half empty for half full? (Not a bad or better answer – just making an assessment of how our personality tends to handle life’s difficulties.)
- What is the difference between Paul’s view of life and the view of the Stoics (grin and bear it) and the Epicureans (eat, drink and be merry)?
- How does Paul decide if an event (like his jailing) is good or bad? How would this example encourage others?
- What is Paul’s overriding attitude toward his uncertain future (v. 21)? What does he mean? What reasoning helps him decide?
- “For me, to live is _____.” Given your priorities and schedule this week, how would you honestly fill in the blanks? What would change if you wrote “Christ”?
