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Kevin Finkenbinder
Philippians 2:14-16
Looking at the way people are responding to our social distancing regulations, we see a lot of grumbling about TP, politicians, people who go out, etc., etc., etc.
- What will the world learn about God if we DON’T grumble?
- According to this passage. what seems to be the motivation for grumbling and disputing?
- What should you cling to in order to avoid grumbling?
- How does your attitude reflect on those who lead you?
Philippians 2:17-18
Paul starts his statement with “But even if”.
- Think about the book of Daniel, who does the statement “But even if” remind you of?
- Should we be hiding our difficulties from fellow believers? Why or why not?
- How can we share our difficulties without grumbling about them?
Philippians 2:19-24)
Timothy is held out as an example by Paul. But Paul had refused to take Timothy with him on one of his missionary journeys.
- What makes Timothy special to Paul?
- How had Timothy changed to allow him to be special to Paul?
- How had Paul changed to be accepting of Timothy?
- How does Timothy differ from some other people that Paul sees?
Philippians 2:25-30)
Epaphroditus is being sent by Paul for a different reason than Timothy. Timothy is being sent as a laborer, Epaphroditus is returning to the church.
- Does this passage give us any insight into how we should treat those who have health issues while serving God?
- What did Epaphroditus do that should make him well regarded? Do we need to be suffering and ill to be well regarded?