Philippians 2:1-18

Big Idea: Joy is lived out as we imitate Christ

How is joy lived out?

1 - Pursue unity in the Body 

Strife - squelches the anointing

Unity - promotes the anointing 

Our behaviors are driven by our attitudes.

2 - Having the mindset of Christ 

Philippians 2:10-11

3 - Do everything without grumbling

Numbers 11:1

4 - Choose to rejoice

Philippians 2:17-18

Response:

• Make things right 

• Center your life on Christ 

• Embrace & choose Joy

DISCOVERY BIBLE STUDY

► Connection questions:

1. What are you thankful for?

2. What is a challenge you are facing?

3. How did you do with last week’s “I will” statement?

► Have at least one member of the group restate the passage in their own words

► Individual answers to five questions:

1. What stands out to you?

2. What does this passage tell us about people?

3. What does this passage tell us about God?

4. Based on the passage, what is one thing I could do differently starting now and what would happen if I did? (each person commits to their action for one week using an “I will…” statement)

5. Who are you going to tell about what you discovered? (each person commits to having that conversation before the next meeting)