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Defeating Trouble Philippians 1:12-21

Defeating Trouble Philippians 1:12-21. “Top Ten Ways You Know It’s Going to Be a Bad Day” 10. Your wife says, “Good morning, Bill,” and your name is George 9. You put both contact lenses in the same eye 8. Your income tax check bounces

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Defeating Trouble Philippians 1:12-21

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  1. Defeating Trouble Philippians 1:12-21

  2. “Top Ten Ways You Know It’s Going to Be a Bad Day” 10. Your wife says, “Good morning, Bill,” and your name is George 9. You put both contact lenses in the same eye 8. Your income tax check bounces 7. You call your answering service and they tell you it’s none of your business 6. Your boss tells you not to bother to take off your coat 5. Your twin sister forgot your birthday 4. Your birthday cake collapses from the weight of the candles 3. You see a “60 Minutes” news team waiting in your office 2. You turn on the news and they’re showing emergency routes out of the city 1. You call Suicide Prevention and they put you on hold

  3. DISCUSSION GUIDE 1. What was the outcome of the unfortunate circumstance that Paul found himself in? (vs.1:12-13) The gospel was advanced as Paul shared with the Praetorian Guard and to everyone else he came in contact with.

  4. DISCUSSION GUIDE 2. What captive audience do you encounter on a regular basis to which you alone may have the opportunity to share? Work associates, family, neighbors, folks who share your hobby interests, etc.

  5. DISCUSSION GUIDE 3. What bad experience have you encountered where positive outcomes were accomplished?

  6. DISCUSSION GUIDE 4. Why did Paul’s example embolden his fellow believers? (v. 14) If Paul could take a stand even in his situation, then they should do the same.

  7. DISCUSSION GUIDE 5. What was the negative motivation for some preaching the gospel? (vs. 15, 17) They preached out of competitive rivalry.

  8. DISCUSSION GUIDE 6. What was the proper motivation for the others who shared Christ? (vs. 15-16) Good will, love, support for Paul’s mission.

  9. DISCUSSION GUIDE 7. What point is Paul making in (v. 18)? He did not care about people’s motives only that Christ was being shared and people were being saved.

  10. DISCUSSION GUIDE 8. How can suffering give you the opportunity to share Christ?

  11. DISCUSSION GUIDE 9. Why was Paul so confident that everything would turn out for the good? • Ultimate Salvation (v. 19a) • Prayer of the Philippians • The Spirit

  12. DISCUSSION GUIDE 10. What was the purpose of Paul’s life as outlined in (v. 20)? • That he would not cause Christ shame, but be bold. • That Christ would be exalted. • That Paul would exalt Christ with his body. • That his life or death would exalt Christ.

  13. DISCUSSION GUIDE 11. Why is Paul’s purpose for life unbeatable?

  14. DISCUSSION GUIDE 12. How can you adopt (v. 21) as your life verse? How can this attitude change your life?

  15. Share a current trial you are experiencing • Discuss how this experience could impact others for Christ • Spend time in prayer for the strength and courage to face your trouble head-on and use it as an opportunity to witness

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