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Anxiety Cure Philippians 4:1-7

Anxiety Cure Philippians 4:1-7. DISCUSSION GUIDE. 1. As a review of what Paul taught in (Philippians 1:27-3:21) complete the following chart:. DISCUSSION GUIDE. 2. What is the significance of Paul’s affectionate language towards the Philippians in (Philippians 4:1)?

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Anxiety Cure Philippians 4:1-7

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  1. Anxiety Cure Philippians 4:1-7

  2. DISCUSSION GUIDE 1. As a review of what Paul taught in (Philippians 1:27-3:21) complete the following chart:

  3. DISCUSSION GUIDE 2. What is the significance of Paul’s affectionate language towards the Philippians in (Philippians 4:1)? Paul saw the Philippian believers as true brothers and sisters in Christ, who he wanted to be around.

  4. DISCUSSION GUIDE  3. How does Paul call for unity in (v. 2)? He pleaded with two women to agree based on their relationship to the Lord.

  5. DISCUSSION GUIDE 4. How can unity be protected in your Life Group and in the church as a whole?

  6. DISCUSSION GUIDE 5. What four exhortations does Paul give the Philippians to help them “stand firm” in unity? • (v. 4) Rejoice in the Lord • (v. 5) Share your patience and forbearance with everyone • (v. 6) Do not be anxious about anything • (v. 6b) Pray about everything at all times with thanksgiving

  7. DISCUSSION GUIDE 6. With which of the above actions do you struggle the most?

  8. DISCUSSION GUIDE 7. How can you improve in these areas?

  9. DISCUSSION GUIDE 8. What is our promise in (v. 7) if we live by these four exhortations? We will experience divine peace which supernaturally protects our hearts and minds from self-dependent worry.

  10. DISCUSSION GUIDE 9. How is the promised blessing of God’s peace different from the so-called peace of the world?

  11. DISCUSSION GUIDE 10. Based on the four exhortations and the promised blessing described in (vs. 4-7) how can you respond to people, events and things that can cause anxiety?

  12. To manage your stress effectively, you should do the following: • SET BOUNDARIES IN YOUR LIFE • RESOLVE CONFLICTS QUICKLY • TAKE CARE OF UNPLEASANT TASKS FIRST AND GET THEM OUT OF THE WAY • BE FIRM ABOUT SETTING UP RECOVERY TIMES AFTER PERIODS OF STRESS • KEEP YOUR ADRENALINE AROUSAL TO A MINIMUM • MAINTAIN OPEN AND HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS • GIVE YOURSELF A BREAK BY LEARNING TO SAY “NO” • POSTPOINE MAKING MAJOR DECISIONS DURING STRESSFUL TIMES • TAP INTO YOUR SPIRITUAL RESOURCES FOR COPING WITH STRESS AND ANXIETY Adapted from The Anxiety Cure by Dr. Archibald D. Hart. (Nashville: Word Publishing, 1999).

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