Tuesday 29th September

Faithful community in the face of crisis

Philippians 2:1-13

Context
The Philippians were facing a crisis.

• What was it?

• Why were they facing it?

• What is similar to the situation we find ourselves in?

• What is different?

Counter-cultural community
Paul’s basic principle is that our experience of God should shape the way we treat others (v1-4).

• How have you seen this in churches (St Thomas’ or others) before?

• In what ways can you demonstrate humility in your service of others this week?

Christ-like community

• How does Paul define humility? (v3)

• How does this shape our understanding of the cross?

• What does this mean for our lives and how we live in light of it?

Content community

• How did Brogan define working for your salvation rather than working out your salvation?

• How does this affect the way that we serve, pray, and worship?

Pray for each other.