Philippians 2: Lights in the World
In our relationship with the Lord, what things should we be thankful for?
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Why would Paul want others to have the same attitude toward God that he had?
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How concerned should we be for the welfare of others?
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What do times of Jesus’ rebuke suggest about his care for others?
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If the fullness of God was in Jesus’ physical body on Earth, why did so many people not recognize his divinity?
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How does the world’s perception of greatness differ from the Kingdom of God?
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What reasons did Jesus have for choosing to die the way he did?
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Why should the name Jesus be greater than any other name?
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What conditions must exist for everyone in Heaven and on Earth to recognize Jesus as Lord?
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Why might it be harder for someone to follow someone’s instruction when that person is absent?
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If Jesus is our Savior, what is left to be worked out?
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Why might God’s purpose for our lives be more important than what we want?
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What problems might we create for ourselves by complaining and arguing that conditions should be different?
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If God allows the plight we are in, why should we not blame him?
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What rewards could justify the sacrifice of our lives?
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Why couldn’t Paul be more agreeable with the Jews and Christians who believed they needed to keep the Law of Moses?
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Why wasn’t Paul worried about dying?
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To what extent do you think the average Christian in Philippi understood Paul’s reason for rejoicing while in prison?
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Why might Paul have valued Timothy’s report above what others might have had to say?
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What must we do to know what matters to Jesus Christ, and why it is so important?
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What do our actions reveal about us?
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What might have hindered Paul from sending Timothy right away?
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Upon what would Paul have based his hope that he would be set free?
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What do you think qualified Epaphroditus to be recognized as an apostolos, a “special messenger”?
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With all the miracles that took place among God’s apostles and considering Paul’s relationship with the Lord, why do you think Christians were worried about Epaphroditus’s sickness and that he might die?
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What kind of story might Paul have been eager for the Philippians to hear?
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What behavior did Paul want, which would “honor” Epaphroditus as one who served the Lord?
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Is it possible to do too much for the Lord? Why?