- Have you experienced God delivering you from something spectacular or extreme?
- (1:19) What is the connection between the prayers of Christians, the presence of Jesus and the deliverance of Paul?
(1:20) Why would Paul be afraid of being ashamed – what would the cause of this shame be?(1:21) Contrast Paul’s anticipation of serving Jesus in life and death with your experience.(1:21) Meditate on what it means “to live is Christ”.(1:21-23) In what ways do you think that Paul’s death would bring glory to Jesus?How does Paul’s desire to see Jesus in death differ from someone who is suicidal?- Who has God put in your life that you can say “I will remain and continue, for your progress and joy in the faith”?
Think of one or two steps can you take to advance their progress and joy. Give yourself a deadline to get these steps going.