Learning to Trust God In Any and All Circumstances

This week’s reading and discussion questions are below. Zoom information is at the bottom of the page.

Philippians 4:10-14, 17-19

10 I rejoice in the Lord greatly that now at last you have revived your concern for me; indeed, you were concerned for me, but had no opportunity to show it. 11 Not that I am referring to being in need; for I have learned to be content with whatever I have. 12 I know what it is to have little, and I know what it is to have plenty.   In any and all circumstances I have learned the secret of being well-fed and of going hungry, of having plenty and of being in need.  13 I can do all things through him who strengthens me. 14 In any case, it was kind of you to share my distress. . . . 17 Not that I seek the gift, but I seek the profit that accumulates to your account. 18 I have been paid in full and have more than enough; I am fully satisfied, now that I have received. . . the gifts you sent. . . a sacrifice acceptable and pleasing to God.  19 And my God will fully satisfy every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus.

Discussion Questions:

Can we really “do all things” through Christ? (vs. 12)  What does that mean?

What does Paul mean when he says “Not that I seek the gift, but I seek the profit that accumulates in your account”? (vs 17)

What are sacrifices that “pleasing” to God? (vs. 18)

What is the difference between a need and a want?  What do we truly need? (vs. 11, 12, 19)

Zoom Info:

Link for Men’s Bible Study at 7:30 a.m. Zoom Meeting

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85610681954?pwd=lbwwfzdUbAtlK7OVMswSP8uDvRsyA2.1

Meeting ID: 856 1068 1954 Passcode: 200461

Link for Women’s Bible Study at 10:30 a.m. Zoom Meeting

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83582289022?pwd=F0kOsaeGRTTnaoaL12rx7rIzjy89nJ.1

Meeting ID: 835 8228 9022 Passcode: 130287