Fight for Joy (Acts 16:11-40) Questions for Reflection and Discussion
The Apostle Paul traveling with Luke, Timothy and Silas, on his 2nd
missionary journey arrived in Philippi in 52 AD. The letter of Philippians
was written by Paul in 62 AD while he was a prisoner in Rome. From its
inception Paul maintained a close bond with these fellow Christ-followers
writing, “Every time you cross my mind, I break out in exclamations of
thanks to God… I find myself praying for you with a glad heart. I am so
pleased that you have continued on in this with us, believing and
proclaiming God’s Message, from the day you heard it right up to the
present” (The Message, Philippians 1:3-5).
What insights do the following Scriptures provide about the relationship
the Apostle Paul had with the churches he planted?
1 Corinthians 1:11--
Colossians 4:7-18--
Ephesians 6:21--
1 Thessalonians 1:8-9--
Acts 16:11-34 records the conversion accounts of the first Christians in
Philippi. How might their stories have impacted the young Philippian
church and its continuing steadfast commitment to the Apostle Paul and
his ministry?
Lydia (Acts 16:14-15)--
the servant girl (Acts 16:16-18)--
the jailer and his family (Acts 16:25-34)--
Application
Your story-- Where do you see evidence of God at work in your life? For
whom do you thank God “for every remembrance”? How is the Holy
Spirit leading you to fight for joy?
Memorize This
Philippians 1:6-I am sure of this, that He who started a good work in you
will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus. © HCSB
