Philippians: Jesus Gives Joy - Joy in Conflict

OUTLINE:

• Joy in Conflict (4:1-7)
• Joy in Confusion (4:8-9)
• Joy in Constraint (4:11;19)

QUESTIONS:

1. What stood out to you most from the sermon on Philippians 4?
2. How does conflict affect you personally? What is your conflict style (attack, avoid, acquiesce, abide)? Where do you need Jesus to help you grow in conflict?
3. (4:1-7) How does the Gospel inform our conflict? What is Jesus doing in us through our conflicts?
4. (4:8-9) Often times in conflict, our minds run to the worst-case scenario. How does 4:8-9 offer us a brain filter to help remove the funk and lies?
5. (4:11;19) What has growth in contentment looked like for you? Where has materialism taken root in your life? How has God proven that 4:19 is an absolute truth in your life? What are some stories of how God has provided all your needs?

SCRIPTURE REFERENCE:

Philippians 4

NEXT WEEK:

1 Peter 1:3-7