Everything's Possible - End of Week 4
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INTRODUCTION The following is a guide to help facilitate discussion between you and the person you’re studying with or with your Connect Group. Feel free to add, subtract, or change questions to fit the conversation, and pray for the Spirit to lead in all things.
OPEN QUESTIONS
Share about a goal or accomplishment that you are particular proud of, that took you some time to achieve.
What kept you going when things got tough?
What was it like when you finally achieved your goal?
HEAD
1. Read Philippians 3:12 - 3:21 together and share any wisdom, insights, or thoughts that come to you from the reading.
2. What do you think the “heavenly prize” was that Paul was striving for? Was it simply heaven, the life after death? Was it more than that? Explain.
3. Paul doesn’t seem to be chasing perfection in verses 12-14. What is he chasing, and why does it make a difference in reaching his goal?
4. What do you think it means, or looks like, to be spiritually mature as opposed to spiritually immature? If maturing means growth, how can we tell if someone is growing?
5. In verse 17, Paul says we should “pattern our lives” after his, and we believe Paul was trying to pattern his life after Jesus’. But we also recognize what Paul said in Philippians 3:12 - he’s not perfect. So, how do we reconcile these two things?
6. Seeing Paul’s contrast between those who are enemies to the cross and those who live as citizens of heaven, if you were to make a list under each of these headings of attributes/ differences, what would those lists look like?
HEART
1. Why do you think we in the Christian faith have such a hard time admitting and sharing our faults, our mistakes, our sins? 2. Have you ever chased after perfection? If so, what was that like? 3. How do you and I mature in our faith? 4. Humility is such an important aspect of maturing in our faith, as people, as servants of Christ. But how do we go about practicing humility, and do we have a role to play in helping other people be more humble? 5. It can be so hard at times to live as citizens of heaven in a world falling apart. What are some ways you can think of that we can help each other remember where our true citizenship lies?
HANDS
This week, we challenge you to write out what you look forward to about heaven. Along with that, write out some things that would help you remember to live here on earth, as if you’re already in heaven. Title it, “I Am A Citizen of Heaven,” and put it somewhere you’ll see if on a regular basis.
LIVING WORDS FOR YOUR WEEK
“Above all, you must live as citizens of heaven, conducting yourselves in a manner worthy of the Good News about Christ. Then, whether I come and see you again or only hear about you, I will know that you are standing together with one spirit and one purpose, fighting together for the faith, which is the Good News.” Philippians 1:27 NLT
OPEN QUESTIONS
Share about a goal or accomplishment that you are particular proud of, that took you some time to achieve.
What kept you going when things got tough?
What was it like when you finally achieved your goal?
HEAD
1. Read Philippians 3:12 - 3:21 together and share any wisdom, insights, or thoughts that come to you from the reading.
2. What do you think the “heavenly prize” was that Paul was striving for? Was it simply heaven, the life after death? Was it more than that? Explain.
3. Paul doesn’t seem to be chasing perfection in verses 12-14. What is he chasing, and why does it make a difference in reaching his goal?
4. What do you think it means, or looks like, to be spiritually mature as opposed to spiritually immature? If maturing means growth, how can we tell if someone is growing?
5. In verse 17, Paul says we should “pattern our lives” after his, and we believe Paul was trying to pattern his life after Jesus’. But we also recognize what Paul said in Philippians 3:12 - he’s not perfect. So, how do we reconcile these two things?
6. Seeing Paul’s contrast between those who are enemies to the cross and those who live as citizens of heaven, if you were to make a list under each of these headings of attributes/ differences, what would those lists look like?
HEART
1. Why do you think we in the Christian faith have such a hard time admitting and sharing our faults, our mistakes, our sins? 2. Have you ever chased after perfection? If so, what was that like? 3. How do you and I mature in our faith? 4. Humility is such an important aspect of maturing in our faith, as people, as servants of Christ. But how do we go about practicing humility, and do we have a role to play in helping other people be more humble? 5. It can be so hard at times to live as citizens of heaven in a world falling apart. What are some ways you can think of that we can help each other remember where our true citizenship lies?
HANDS
This week, we challenge you to write out what you look forward to about heaven. Along with that, write out some things that would help you remember to live here on earth, as if you’re already in heaven. Title it, “I Am A Citizen of Heaven,” and put it somewhere you’ll see if on a regular basis.
LIVING WORDS FOR YOUR WEEK
“Above all, you must live as citizens of heaven, conducting yourselves in a manner worthy of the Good News about Christ. Then, whether I come and see you again or only hear about you, I will know that you are standing together with one spirit and one purpose, fighting together for the faith, which is the Good News.” Philippians 1:27 NLT
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