Philippians 4:15-20

“Moreover, as you Philippians know, in the early days of your acquaintance with the gospel, when I set out from Macedonia, not one church shared with me in the matter of giving and receiving, except you only; for even when I was in Thessolonica, you sent me aid again and again when I was in need. Not that I was looking for a gift, but I am looking for what may be credited to your account. I have received full payment and even more; I am amply supplied, now that I have received from Epaphroditus the gifts you sent. They are a fragrant offering, an acceptable sacrifice, pleasing to God. And my God will meet all your needs according to his glorious riches in Christ Jesus. To our God and Father be flory for ever and ever. Amen.”

In lesson one we concluded with three statements regarding the kingdom of God: the kingdom is believers, the kingdom is big and the kingdom is being built. In Philippians chapter four, Paul has experienced first hand the how impactful the kingdom of God truly is when we live as citizens of heaven.  Now, in lesson two, we are going to pivot to see truths about the kingdom of God.

What is a key takeaway that you have remembered from lesson one?

READ PHILIPPIANS 4:15-20.

  1. What is the situation Paul is describing to the Philippian church?

  2. What happens when we see our citizenship in God’s kingdom as the end and not the beginning? (V.15).

  3. How often do you think this congregation had the opportunity to not only support Paul, but also other ministries and missionaries?

    1. What does this say about the kingdom of God?

  4. What are some you make after reading V.18?

    1. What is the impact of living kingdom minded?

    2. What does this say about the type of citizens we should be in God’s kingdom?

  5. What truth do we learn about living in the kingdom based on verse 19?

  6. Who gets the glory when we live kingdom minded?

    1. How do we ensure the right person gets the glory?

REFLECTION

  1. Are you apart of the kingdom?

  2. Are you active in the kingdom? (How are you going, giving, telling, showing, praying, helping, serving, partnering?)

  3. Are you living kingdom-minded?