Philippians 1:20-30 Study Notes
September 2, 2018

MY STORY
In what situations are you most uncomfortable?

Did a sibling or childhood peer ever tease or torment you? Tell what happened. How did you react?

QUICK REVIEW
In his message, Greg talked about the differences between opposition, discrimination and persecution. Have you ever experienced any one of these in regards to your faith in Christ? If so, which one? Explain.

DIGGING DEEPER
READ Philippians 1:27-28
What do you think “…a life worthy of the gospel of Christ” looks like?

READ 2 Timothy 4:14-16
How should we react when we are opposed because of our faith and/or our message of Christ in our lives? What does this passage say about how we should react to fellow Christ Followers who are being opposed?

READ 2 Corinthians 4:7-10
Does this passage reflect how you feel about sharing the message of the Gospel? Or does your experience feel more like being crushed, in despair, abandoned, or destroyed? Explain.

READ 1 Corinthians 2:3-5
These are the words of the Apostle Paul. How can this passage encourage you as you press forward in your efforts to share your faith story? Where does your strength and power come from?

TAKING IT HOME
When we embrace our responsibility to share Christ, we become BOLD. Spend some time in prayer, this week, asking God to give you boldness to share your faith story. Ask the Lord to help you recognize that all of the strength and power of the resurrection of Jesus is on your side.