Philippians 4:10-20 – July 28th 2017

OUR GIVING: AN OFFERING TO GOD

Read v. 10-13

1. Why does Paul rejoice in the Lord greatly?
2. Why were they concerned for Paul? What needs did Paul have?
   1. Where is Paul at this moment in time?
3. What secret has Paul learned from this situation?
4. What are the “all things” that Paul can do?

1. Are you content (scale of 1-10 where are you)? Where are we tempted to search for contentment?
2. Where should we seek contentment and how do we do that?

Read v. 14-20

1. How would you describe the Philippians response to Paul’s trouble/need? (ongoing partnership/support)
2. What is Paul’s greatest priority in it all?
3. How does Paul describe their financial gift before God?
4. What promise does Paul make to them? (v. 19)
   1. What does it say?
   2. What does it mean?
   3. What doesn’t it mean?

1. How do you view giving to the Lord?
2. How can we as a church and individuals apply the truths of this text?
3. What confidence does v. 19 give us?