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The Apostle’s Affection— Pastor Trey Russell
Philippians 1:7-11
Sermon Series: Stand Alone
August 15, 2021

Deep Sheet: Sermon Study Questions
1.   Why is it significant that Paul’s affection toward the Philippians is the result of a resolved mindset? And why is this necessary to produce real, biblical fellowship?
2.   What language does Paul use to express the depth of his affection and how does this illustrate his “gushing Christology?”
3.   In what ways do you have this level of affection for other Christians? As you reflect, is Paul’s affection for the Philippians convicting? How?
4.   How does Paul and the Philippians’ relationship put them engaged in the gospel together? For us, what is the effect of gospel engagement on our relationships?
5.   In his prayer, why does Paul link knowledge and discernment with love? What happens when love is not rightly tethered in this way?
6.   How does the close of Paul’s prayer illustrate that both our horizontal (to one another) and vertical (to God) relationships are ultimately for God’s glory?

References: Phil. 2:12-13; 2:5; 3:19; 4:2; 4:10; Acts 1:18; Phil. 1:29-30; Rom. 10:2.