Opening Question: Who are the most fulfilled and happy people that you know? Are these people usually selfish or not?
Read Philippians 2:12–18
Vs 12 - In what specific ways have you "worked out" your salvation with the body (church) of Christ?
How do you respond to the word "obedience"? Do you take obedience seriously?
Read 1 Samuel 15:22. Why do you think God values our obedience over worship and sacrifice?
Vs 13 - How have you sensed God working in you?
In what ways has God increased your desire and obedience?
In what practical ways have you grown spiritually in the last six months? What step of obedience have you taken recently?
Vs 14 - Why is it so hard to "do all things without complaining"?
How have you violated this command this week? Have you confessed your sin of whining to God and the person you shared with?
Vs 15 - Paul tells Christians to "live clean, innocent lives as children of God, shining like bright lights in a world full of crooked and perverse people." What can you do to ensure that your light shines bright to the world around you?
Vs 16 - As Christians, we are to learn and live God's Word. In what way has the world noticed your godly behavior (light)? How has this served as a witness? How can you improve?
Vs 17–18 - How do I sacrifice myself for my local church? How/why did you begin serving in the church? What brought you to that decision?
What has God taught you through your service?
How has serving in ministry brought others to joy? How has your service brought you joy?
What would you say to others who are contemplating whether or not to serve?
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