Devotions (Triptych) #3

MON, 14th September

Philippians 3:17-4:1

Questions

1. In this passage, Paul made comparisons between two groups of people. What were the two groups? Make a list of interests that dominate each group respectively.
2. Why was Paul eagerly awaiting the coming of Christ? What did he say in verses 20-21?
3. How often do you think about the second coming of Jesus? Are you eagerly awaiting and hoping for his return? Why or why not?

Prayer Suggestions

1. Pray for yourself to be Christ-minded, to look heavenward, not toward things of this world.
2. Pray for opportunities to share the gospel with a non-believing friend or family member, and for them to come to know Christ as their Lord and Saviour.

TUE, 15th September

Philippians 4:2-9

Questions

1. Who were Euodia and Syntyche? What do we learn about their relationship with Paul, and also about their relationship with each other? What did Paul encourage them to do?
2. Who have you had disagreements with while serving in a ministry? What did you disagree about, and how did that disagreement affect the relationship? What would “being of the same mind in the Lord” look like in that situation?
3. What should a believer’s attitude be regardless of circumstances (v4-9)? Make a list of what to do and what not to do from these verses.
4. In verses 6-7, Paul urged the Philippians to not be anxious about anything, but instead to present their requests to God through prayer and thanksgiving. Do you practice this in your life? Or are you more inclined to worry and take control?

Prayer Suggestions

1. Pray for God to reveal any disunity that might be present between you and other fellow brothers and sisters in Christ. Pray for forgiveness and ask God to show you ways of treating one another with love, compassion, and to be of the same mind in the Lord.
2. During struggles, pray for yourself not to be anxious, but instead to bring your worries to God in prayer. Seek his peace to guard your heart and mind in the name of Jesus.
3. Ask God to reveal someone in your life for whom you can be an example. Pray that you can be a role model to them in living out your life for Christ.

WED, 16th September

Philippians 4:10-13

Questions

1. Why did Paul rejoice in the Lord?
2. What had Paul learned to do? What exactly was the secret that he mentioned in verse 12? Do you think his secret to living in contentment is difficult to achieve?
3. What are you usually discontent about? Do you think it is a sin you need to repent of?
4. How have you grown in contentment in your walk with the Lord?

Prayer Suggestions

1. Pray that people in our church would learn to be concerned for one another.
2. Pray for yourself to be content in all circumstances, in every situation.
3. Pray that you would learn to rely on God in everything that you do, rather than on your own strength or understanding.

THU, 17th September

Philippians 4:14-23

Questions

1. What did the Philippian church do for Paul? How did Paul feel about it?
2. Do you think it is important to contribute to missionary work? Why or why not? Share your own experiences of partnering with or supporting missionaries.

Prayer Suggestions

1. If you have yet to partner with missionaries in doing God’s work, ask God to reveal ways in which you can help and partner with them.
2. Pray that as an individual and as a church, we would learn to give generously — be it time, money, or words of encouragement — when supporting missionaries.

FRI, 18th September

Here is an overview of Titus:

Titus 1:1-9

Questions

1. From verses 1-3, how did Paul describe his role?
2. If it were up to you, what kind of people would you choose to be leaders or elders of the church? Write down at least three things.
3. Compare your list to the desirable qualities in this passage. What similarities and differences are there?
4. Measure yourself against these biblical qualities. Which ones do you possess, and which ones do you lack?

Prayer Suggestions

1. Give thanks to the Lord for the leaders of our church. Pray for our pastors, board members, and ministry leaders to grow in all qualities that have been listed out.
2. Give thanks for the qualities you can see in yourself. Ask the Lord to help you in the areas in which you need growth.
3. Mission Friday: pray for our Burwood church plant. Pray that God would provide and appoint godly leaders to serve in the Burwood campus.

SAT, 19th September

Titus 1:10-16

Questions

1. What was Paul unhappy about? What were the people doing, and what was Paul’s view of them? Look up in a study Bible or an online commentary the historical background of these people. Write down what you’ve learned about them.
2. What was Titus instructed to do (v11-13)? Are you surprised by these instructions?
3. How sensitive are you to false teaching? What kind of false teaching have you encountered? What was wrong with it and what did you do about it?

Prayer Suggestions

1. Ask God to guard your heart and mind from false teaching. Pray that he would keep you on the path of truth, and give you discernment when you encounter false teaching.
2. Pray for our church pastors and leaders that they would teach the truth boldly and be able to defend the faith from false teaching.
3. Pray for people that you know who have departed from the truth. Pray that God would restore them back onto the right path.

SUN, 20th September

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