Digging Deeper

Read Philippians 2:12-13 in a few different translations

Read Philippians 2: 14-16 in a few different translations

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Digging Deeper

1. Read and summarize what Jesus did Philippians 2: 5-8. Quickly talk about what Jesus accomplished on the cross. For example: He ransomed us, He redeemed us, and He reconciled us.

2. Read Philippians 2: 9-11 and discuss the following questions.

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Guest speaker, John McKendricks, shares from the book of Acts where Paul and Silas were beaten and thrown into prison. While there, a great earthquake happened where all the prisoners’ shackles fell off and doors were opened – yet everyone stayed and, as a result, the jailer came to know the Lord. John states there’s a lot of earthquakes going on in today’s environment, making us a bit insecure. Shaking needs to happen so God’s treasures can come out. While our sensibilities tell us to leave, it takes great maturity to stick things out and then reap the rewards. Where in your life are things being shaken up?

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Digging Deeper into Philippians 2: 5-8

1. Read Philippians 2: 5-6.

2. Read Philippians 2: 6-8 below and discuss the significance of the words in "quotes".

though he existed in the "form" of God,

3. In light of Jesus' humility, how should we carry out Paul’s admonition in Philippians 2: 3-4.

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Digging Deeper into Philippians 1:27-2:5

1. Survey through the following verses and define what it looks like to live worthy of the Gospel. How do you do this without falling into legalism or self-righteousness.

• Philippians 1: 27; Ephesians 4: 1-3; Colossians 1: 10;

2. Talk through each verse in Philippians 1: 27-30 and determine what unity is and how it affects our ministry in the world. Make sure you discuss what it means for a church to have “one mind.”

3. From Philippians 2: 2-4, define what humility looks like in your day to day life. Brainstorm how we can put this into practice in our church and community.

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Digging Deeper into Philippians 1:12-26

1. Paul has been in jail for between 2-4 years. Some would say that he had blown it by appealing to Caesar; he could still be free to proclaim Christ if he hadn’t. From Philippians 1:12-18, what is Paul’s attitude about his imprisonment and the advancement of the Gospel? What does this say about God’s power to accomplish His purposes even when our plans are greatly altered?

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Digging Deeper into Philippians 1:1-11

1. Paul is a prisoner, uncertain whether he will be put to death or be released. In spite of this, he seems to live with joy and encourages the Philippians (who had trials of their own) to do the same. Survey through some of the passages and then discuss your level of joy in the midst of troubles. Philippians 1: 4, 18, 25; 2: 2, 17-18; 3: 1; 4: 1, 4, 10.

2. Tony suggested that the theme of Philippians is Pressing on to Be Mature Followers of Christ. Look up Philippians 3: 10-15 and discuss what might be included in “pressing on” towards maturity.

Studies in the Book of Acts: The Wrap Up

Digging Deeper

Let’s talk about the Great Commission in Matthew 28.

Read Matthew 28:16-23

-This command is specifically given to the Eleven, why should we obey it today?

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Hear Pastor Tony speak about what baptism means and its importance. Join us as four wonderful members of the body of Christ make their declarations of their salvation in baptism at Burnt Cedar Beach, Incline Village, NV.

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Have you ever noticed that a lot of Christians sound alike when they talk? Christian prayers also all sound alike, because we tend to mimic what we hear others say and pray. Guest speaker Eric Knopf said he had a mentor that really challenged him to memorize scripture. He learned the side effect to memorizing scripture was that he realized he had been praying prayers that weren’t true, spiritually and scripturally. Hear Eric describe how he learned to correct his own prayers and how it may apply to us.

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