November 6th – 12th, 2022
Verse of the Week
Philippians 1:6 (ESV)
6 “And I am sure of this, that he who began a good work in you will bring it to completion at the day of Jesus Christ.”
Going Deeper
Review Philippians 1: 3 - 11
1) Paul had the ability to find joy in difficult circumstances. What does it mean for believers to pray with joy?
2) Discuss the common themes found in the biblical truths about joy and thankfulness.
3) What are some of the destroyers to praying with joy?
3b) Use scripture to demonstrate how believers can overcome these destroyers.
4) The Word of God is clear on how we should pray for others. List the similarities between Paul’s prayers in Philippians 1:3-11 and in Colossians 1:3-14.
5) What are the aspects of God’s character that help believers to be confident of His preservation?
Assess Your Life
1) To what extent are you able to pray with joy.
a) I don’t know how to pray with joy.
b) I am interested in learning to pray with joy.
c) I am improving in praying with joy by focusing on God’s word and praying for others.
d) My prayers are more joyful and I spend more time praying for others .
e) I consistently pray for others, am joyful in prayer and intentionally help others to do the same.
2) How can you practically apply the Word of God to praying joyfully?
Application
1 Identify three (3) ways that you can consistently pray with joy:
a)
b)
c)
2 Of the list above, which one(s) will you be intentional about working on this week?
I will ask
Sermon Main Points
Pray with Joy
Prayers that lead to joy must start with thankfulness;
Believers should pray with the affection of Christ;
Believers should be confident of God’s Preservation
Sermon Reflection
When we take time to be thankful, we fill the joy banks of our hearts.
A growing love, fed by proper knowledge and moral insight, enables one to see the best way to live in light of the coming of Christ.
When we fully embrace the assurance of God’s preservation, we can pray with thankfulness and with the affection of Christ.
5 Day Study Plan
Use the Inductive Bible Study method to study these scriptures this week and remember to share with someone else.
Follow these steps
1. Observe the text. (What does the text say?)
2. Interpret the text. (What does the text mean?)
3. Apply the text. (What can I do as a result of what I have learnt?)
Day 1 - Galatians 5:22 - 23
Day 2 - 1 Corinthians 13:1-3
Day 3 - Colossians 3:14
Day 4 - 1 Corinthians 10:23
Day 5 - 1 Peter 1:6-9
For best results, this content should be read and prepared privately and then disccussed in your small group or with family / friends. We were not created to do life alone - get connected with a small group and grow together.
Harvest Bible Chapel Barbados - 2022