Here is the DT Packet for December 17th – 22nd, 2012 1. DT_Phil2b-4_Dec17-Dec22_2012_v4
Submitted by Susan I. from Gracepoint Minneapolis Church Philippians 4:1-9 In this passage, Apostle Paul addresses joy (v. 4) and peace (vv. 7, 9), and exhorts the Philippians to do some things in order to experience this kind of joy and peace that transcends circumstances. Why is it important to pray “with thanksgiving,” especially when [...]
Submitted by John L. from Gracepoint Minneapolis Church Philippians 3:1-11 · In contrast to these legalists (“those who mutilate the flesh”), Apostle Paul gives a picture of the true Christian – those “who worship by the Spirit of God and glory in Christ Jesus and put no confidence in the flesh” (v. 3). In what [...]
Submitted by Timothy R. from Gracepoint Minneapolis Church Philippians 2:19-24 Reflect on the description of Timothy. I find each of the phrases that Apostle Paul uses to describe Timothy to be so challenging and inspiring: “I have no one like him, who will be genuinely concerned for your welfare.”: Timothy’s concern for others was without [...]
Submitted by Naomi L. from Gracepoint Minneapolis Church Philippians 2:12-18 Notice the balance between what God has done in Christ for me, and what I am to do. What can I do to “work out” the salvation that God has “work[ed] in” me? I can work out the salvation that God has worked in me [...]
Submitted by Alice R. from Gracepoint Minneapolis Church Philippians 2:5-11 Reflect on this passage in light of Christmas, and the incarnation of Jesus. What did Jesus come to do? Jesus, the very Son of God, the mighty Creator of the universe, refused to grasp on to His right as the Son of God. Instead, this [...]
Here is the DT Packet for December 10th – 15th, 2012 on Philippians: 1. DT_Phil1-2a_Dec10-Dec15_2012_v2
Submitted by Jackie W. from Gracepoint Berkeley Church Philippians 2:1-4 How do the blessings of being in Christ (listed in v. 1) lead me to experience having “the same mind” and “same love, being in full accord” with other believers? The blessings of being in Christ listed in v 1 include encouragement, comfort from love, [...]
Submitted by Cynthia P. from Gracepoint Berkeley Church Philippians 1:27 What would it look like for my “manner of life” to be “worthy of the gospel of Christ?” For my “manner of life” to be “worthy of the gospel of Christ”, I think it would be to live my life following in the footsteps of [...]
Submitted by Ilju W. from Gracepoint Berkeley Church Philippians 1:12-14 What does this passage show about difficult or frustrating circumstances in my life? It is easy to think that difficult or frustrating circumstances are just those things difficult and frustrating, and no good thing can come out those circumstances. But Apostle Paul did not see [...]