Living
the Gospel: The Letter to the Philippians
Study
4 – Philippians 1:18b-26
Verses 18b-20
1. Paul
has rejoiced in the gospel being proclaimed (v.18a) and continues to rejoice
(v.18b) in the prospect of his deliverance.
What
might his being delivered involve for him (v.20)?
How
should his example help us when faced with difficulties and suffering?
2. What
factors does Paul see as being involved in his deliverance (v.19)?
Why might
he have chosen to refer to the Holy Spirit as “the Spirit of Jesus Christ”?
Verses 21-26
3. How do
we know Paul’s approach to his deliverance was not passive and fatalistic?
4. Paul
sees life in this world as being lived for Christ, in the service of his
people.
How can
we make that our own approach?
What would
it look like if we lived that way – our attitudes, actions and prayers?
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