Sermon Study Questions 4.12.26

Icebreaker Questions

1. Have you ever spilled something in a really inconvenient or embarrassing moment? What happened? How did you react?

2. What tends to come out of you when you’re under pressure—peace, frustration, anxiety, something else? Why do you think that is?

Diving Deeper

1. Read Philippians 1:1.  In just this first verse, what do we learn about Paul's life?  What does it say about his relationship with Christ and with others?

2. Read Philippians 1:2.  What two things does Paul 'give' to the Philippians in this introduction?  Why do you think he almost always starts his letters this way?

3. Read 2 Corinthians 5:21.  How does the truth of what Jesus has done in the Gospel affect what's in Paul's (and your) cup?

Life Application Questions 

1. What is currently filling your life the most—Christ or circumstances? How can you tell? What must you do to 'fill' your life more and more with Christ?

2. How can your life reflect joy—even under pressure—to others?  Where can you live that out this week?