Living the Gospel: The Letter to the Philippians
Study 2 – Philippians 1:7-11
Verses 7,8
Paul clearly feels a deep affection for the Philippians. How do you think that came about?
In what ways can we similarly express towards one another “the affection of Christ Jesus”?
Verses 9-11
Paul tells them what he prays for in v.9. Why is it important to link “love”with “knowledge” and “depth of insight”?
Does that linkage help you to better understand what Biblical love consists in?
In verse 10, Paul explains why he prays as he does. Can you think of situations & contexts where we, too, need to be able to “discern what is best”?
If it isn’t possible to be sinless in this life, what might Paul mean by being “pure and blameless” (v.10)?
Paul writes in verse 11 of the hoped-for outcome of his prayers. Spend some time thinking together what a church that is “filled with the fruit of righteousness that comes through Jesus Christ” looks like.
What is the great motivation in v.11 towards holy living?
