Atascadero Bible Church
Perspectives
Philippians 1:12-20
Locations & Times
Atascadero Bible Church
6225 Atascadero Ave, Atascadero, CA 93422, United States
Sunday 6:00 AM
Our perspective is determined by our goal
I. Establish the Goal (vs. 12)
II. Find Confidence in Circumstances (vs. 14)
III. Discern What's Best (vs. 9-10)
IV. Dismiss the Distraction (vs. 17)
Additional Scripture References:
· 1 Corinthians 1:2
· 2 Timothy 2:10
· Philippians 3:14-15
· Philippians 1:9-10
· 1 Corinthians 1:2
· 2 Timothy 2:10
· Philippians 3:14-15
· Philippians 1:9-10
Discussion Questions
1. Have you ever made personal goals, or family goals? Share with the group. How about spiritual goals for yourself or family?
2. Read 2 Corinthians 11:23-28. Consider all of Paul’s hardships, why do you think Paul did not consider these things as setbacks or distractions? After discussing, read 2 Corinthians 11:9-10.
3. What suffering, hardship, or setback are you enduring now (or have recently endured)? Consider if it is being used to bring more attention to Christ. Might it be used this way in the future?
4. Discuss as a group the spiritual “end-game” for Christians. What should our life-goal be? How might that shift our perspective in the midst of difficult circumstance?
5. Pray for one another to this end.
2. Read 2 Corinthians 11:23-28. Consider all of Paul’s hardships, why do you think Paul did not consider these things as setbacks or distractions? After discussing, read 2 Corinthians 11:9-10.
3. What suffering, hardship, or setback are you enduring now (or have recently endured)? Consider if it is being used to bring more attention to Christ. Might it be used this way in the future?
4. Discuss as a group the spiritual “end-game” for Christians. What should our life-goal be? How might that shift our perspective in the midst of difficult circumstance?
5. Pray for one another to this end.