Philippians 1:12-30 - Go Further With The Gospel

Philippians 1:12-30 Discussion Questions
1) Read verse 12. How does this relate to the story of Joseph in the Old Testament?

2) Have there been hard events in your life that you can see have happened for the furtherance of the Gospel of Jesus Christ?

3) As Paul said in verses 15-16, have you ever seen someone stirred up to speak of Christ, but not from a pure motive of love and promotion of Jesus?

4) What does Paul mean in verse 21 that "to live is Christ and to die is gain"?

5) In accordance with verses 21-24, which is better for the Christian, to continue living or to die?

6) Paul hopes the Philippians do well in verse 27-28. In your own words, what does it look like to be doing well?

7) How has Jesus been our role-model of enduring hard times, showing full commitment and standing strong in faith & unity?