Family Meeting

This week is our monthly* family meeting at Knighton where we will be voting on Pete joining the leadership team and becoming an elder. There will be other things discussed and for prayed about too. Come along. Its usually fun! *Yes I know it's still June - that makes two this month and none in July. Don't blame me, blame Graham.

Bible Study: Philippians 3:1-11

This week's study is on Philippians 3:1-11. I'm cooking a load of chilli if you want to eat hear first (can you let me know so I know how much to cook!) Here's the study:

The Philippian church seemed to understand the gospel well but there were some false teachers around. As a result Paul decides to repeat some teaching on the gospel as a ‘safeguard’ (verse 1).

Verses 1-61) The ‘dogs’ (verse 2) are probably a group who thought you had to obey the Jewish law to be right with God, as well as believe in Jesus. List the ways Paul describes this group, and then himself and the church in comparison.

2) Why does he choose these terms for each group? Where are the contrasts between them? 3) What does Paul mean by ‘confidence in the flesh’ (verse 3 and 4)? What reasons for such confidence did he have? 4) How do these verses challenge us as to where we put our confidence Verses 7-11

5) How does Paul now view these things that were to his profit? Why?

6) Why does Paul say knowing Christ Jesus the greatest thing? 7) What are Paul’s desires for his life from verse 10? 8) What difference do these truths make to: (a) our security with God, (b) our motivation for Christian living, (c) our priorities in life? Alternative Bible Study

Paul talks in this passage about things being to his ‘profit’ and ‘loss’. Make a list of what the world would put on a ‘profit’ and ‘loss’ list. Compare that with the list you think Paul would make.

17th June - Own Programme

This Wednesday we're going for a stroll at Bradgate Park (unless its lashing it down with rain!). We're meeting at the Cropston entrance at 7pm: View Larger Map Afterwards Melissa has kindy invited us back to her house for Hot Chocolate (Thanks Melissa!) View Larger Map If you need a lift then get in touch. Looking forward to seeing you then!

Bible Study: Philippians 2:12-18

Homegroup Study on Philippians 2:12-18

Verses 12-13 1. What does Paul mean by ‘work out your salvation’? [Hint: remember what he’s been encouraging them to do from 1:27 onwards.] 2. What attitude are we to have in working out our salvation? Why? 3. In these verses both God and people are said to have a role in growth, but who does what? 4. How does this encourage you to grow in areas we’ve covered over the last weeks? Verses 14-18 5. How does the command not to complain or argue fit with what Paul has been saying so far in the letter about relationships? 6. Describe the picture Paul gives in v15-16 of Christians in the world. Where do we feel the challenge of this? 7. What does holding out the ‘word of life’ i.e. the gospel, mean in practice? What does it mean for you this week? 8. Why does Paul say that he and they should rejoice, even if they are both being ‘sacrificed’ i.e. suffering for the gospel? [NOTE: Paul sees himself as a drink offering which was offered along with a main sacrifice – in this case that is the Philippian church.] Alternative Bible Study A young Christian tells you they are finding themselves being pressured to join in with ungodly behaviour at their work place. Part of this involves being mocked for being a Christian and they are feeling discouraged. What would you say to them from these verses?