In/Joy Life
Philippians 2:1-11
A Joyful Mind Set – Philippians 2:1-11
Discussion Questions:
Philippians 2 begins with the word “if” but the idea conveyed is that the things he lists are a certainty for believers. Paul’s point in this paragraph is that the presence of the things listed in Phil 2:1 should change who we are and how we act.
1. Look at the items in Phil 2:1 and describe how you have experienced them and how they have changed you.
2. How would you rate yourself on the 4 qualities of Phil 2:2? How would you rate our church? (Be careful not to become critical but rather to honestly evaluate how we are doing and how we can grow.)
3. Phil 2:3 says that we should consider others better than ourselves. What about the things you’re good at? The fact is, each of us is better than other people at certain things. Is it prideful to acknowledge this fact? Why or why not? What does humility actually look like? What things would change if you consistently applied Phil. 2:3-5 in your family? At your workplace? What would WCBC look like if everyone here consistently applied these verses in our church?
4. Phil 2:5 is about attitude. At what times do you struggle to have a good attitude? What thoughts are going through your mind at that time? How does this passage provide help?
5. Phil 2:5-11 shows how Jesus is the perfect example of what Paul instructs in Phil 2:1-4. These verses also contain some deep theology about Christ. What do we learn about Jesus from these verses? What should our response be to these truths?
