Life Groups "Humility Like Jesus"

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1. Reflect on the wonder of the cross of Christ.
2. Begin your day by acknowledging your dependence upon God and your need for God.
3. Begin your day expressing gratefulness to God
4. Practice the spiritual disciplines—prayer, study of God’s Word, worship. Do this consistently each day and at the day’s outset, if possible.
5. Seize your commute time to memorize and meditate on Scripture.
6. Cast your cares upon Him, for He cares for you.
7. At the end of the day, transfer the glory to God.
8. Before going to sleep, receive this gift of sleep from God and acknowledge His purpose for sleep.
9. Study the attributes of God.
10. Study the doctrines of grace.
11. Study the doctrine of sin.
12. Play golf as much as possible.
13. Laugh often, and laugh often at yourself.
14. Identify evidences of grace in others.
15. Encourage and serve others each and every day.
16. Invite and pursue correction.
17. Respond humbly to trials.

PHILIPPIANS: The Way of Jesus, Together

WEEK #4

Sunday, October 8th

Introduction 

We have all had the experience of waking up in the middle of the night to get a glass of water or use the restroom and found ourselves stumbling around in the dark trying to find the light-switch. We need light to see what’s around us; we need light to know where we are; we need light to get to where we need to be. Light reveals; light exposes and discloses; light always tells the truth. 

Paul calls the Christian community to be lights in the world by being blameless and innocent among their neighbors and co-workers. Christians are to shine in a spiritually and morally dark world around them by not grumbling or complaining. Let’s explore how we can turn the light up as a Christian community together.  

READ PHILIPPIANS 2:12-18

Discussion Questions

Engage

1. Have you ever had a time when you were completely in the dark? What was it like and what happened?

2. What's one project you’ve invested a lot of time working on, (maybe others helped) of which are you most proud and why?

Explore

3. According to Philippians 2:12-13, who is working out salvation? What does this synergism between the Spirit’s power and our effort look like?

4. Paul instructs the Christian’s community to be without blemish in Philippians 2:14. What are the blemishes he is referring to, according to the verse?

5. Paul uses the terms crooked and twisted to describe the world outside of Jesus. How is the world out of alignment?

6. What does Paul mean in v17 when he says his life is like a drink offering?

Apply 

7. What does it mean to work out our salvation? What is the next step for you personally in working out your salvation? Be specific.

8. Because we’re called to live our spiritual lives together as the family of God, how can Christians pray, encourage and hold each other accountable to grow in godliness?

9. What situations or circumstances do you tend to grumble and complain about in your life? What does your attitude reflect about your heart and functional beliefs in those moments? How can we guard against grumbling, complaining and feeling entitled?

10. Which people in our spheres of influence need the light of the Gospel? How can we be a light to them?

Memory Verse - Philippians 2:12-13 ESV "Work out your own salvation with fear and trembling, for it is God who works in you, both to will and to work for his good pleasure."

Philippians Resources:

Life Group Study Guide

Familly Study Guide (for parents to use with youth)