Philippians Part 2
Connection
You may wish to re-cap the main features of the last session (Chapters 1 to 2) before moving on to ‘Learning to Live in the Real World’ (Chapter 3) and ‘Learning to Live with Ourselves’ (Chapter 4).
Preparation
Spend a few moments on what we actually teach our children about getting on in the real world.
Output
Compare two kinds of ambition:
Chapter 3 verses 1 to 6 with Chapter 3 verses 7 to 11
Question – Is it wrong for Christians to be ambitious?
Chapter 3 verse 12 to Chapter 4 verse -In the process of learning to live in the real world;How do we assess our progress? (Chapter 3 verses 12 to 17)
How satisfying is Pagan ‘realism’ compared with Christian idealism? (Chapter 3 verse 18 to Chapter 4 verse 1).
A severed wasp yet drank the juice Of a ripe pear upon a plate And one did idly meditate What was the use?
Yet round about us spent and done With hands already growing cold We see half men still scraping gold Its uses gone.” (Eden Phillpotts)
Learning to Live with Ourselves-Chapter 4
The secret of joy (Chapter 4 verses 4 to 5)-God’s approach to us.
The secret of inner peace (Chapter 4 verses 6 to 9)-Learn verse 6 by heart!
in Christian praying (verses 6 to 7)
in Christian thinking (verse 8)
in Christian doing (verse 9)
The secret of contentment -(Chapter 4 verses 10 to 19)
Independent dependence!-(verses 10 to 14).
Incoming outgoings!-(verses 15 to 20).
Question – In the light of Philippians, just how Christian are we?

Your answers should be a good starting point for your prayer time.

Optional Reading for Session read Ephesians, Chapters 1 to 2.

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