Philippians 2:25 Meanwhile, I thought I should send Epaphroditus back to you. He is a true brother, co-worker, and fellow soldier. And he was your messenger to help me in my need. 26 I am sending him because he has been longing to see you, and he was very distressed that you heard he was ill. 27 And he certainly was ill; in fact, he almost died. But God had mercy on him—and also on me, so that I w...  Read More

INTRODUCTION The following is a guide to help facilitate discussion between you and the person you’re studying with or with your Connect Group. Feel free to add, subtract, or change questions to fit the conversation, and pray for the Spirit to lead in all things. OPEN QUESTIONS When you think back over your life about someone who had a great attitude no matter their circumstances, who comes to min...  Read More

Philippians 2:19 If the Lord Jesus is willing, I hope to send Timothy to you soon for a visit. Then, he can cheer me up by telling me how you are getting along. 20 I have no one else like Timothy who genuinely cares about your welfare. 21 All the others care only for themselves and not for what matters to Jesus Christ. 22 But you know how Timothy has proved himself. Like a son with his father, he ...  Read More

Philippians 2:12 Dear friends, you always followed my instructions when I was with you. And now that I am away, it is even more important. Work hard to show the results of your salvation, obeying God with deep reverence and fear. 13 For God is working in you, giving you the desire and the power to do what pleases him.14 Do everything without complaining and arguing, 15 so that no one can criticize...  Read More

Philippians 2:5You must have the same attitude that Christ Jesus had.6 Though he was God,    he did not think of equality with God    as something to cling to.7 Instead, he gave up his divine privileges;    he took the humble position of a slave    and was born as a human being.When he appeared in human form,8 he humbled himself in obedience to God    and died a criminal’s death on a cross.9 There...  Read More

Philippians 2:3 Don’t be selfish; don’t try to impress others. Be humble, thinking of others as better than yourselves. 4 Don’t look out only for your own interests, but take an interest in others, too.All of this is good. No. All of this is exactly what the world needs right now and probably has always needed. Let's break it all down: Don’t be selfish. This one seems pretty simple. Look to others...  Read More