“Joy: A Study in the Book of Philippians” Philippians 2:12-18 – Pastor Doug Walker

Small Group/Interact Questions

1. How do you “work out your salvation” if being saved is an act of God’s grace alone?

2. Why “fear and trembling?” Fear of what?

3. How does verse 13 help you answer question #1?

4. Does keeping the command of verse 14 guarantee verse 15? Why or why not?

5. What is Paul boasting of in verse 16?

6. To be “poured out like a drink offering” means to give one’s life for the cause of Christ. Paul is actually rejoicing in this, and encourages the Philippians to do the same. If Paul was your friend, would you rejoice with him?

7. What prevents you from pouring yourself out as a drink offering?