Joy to the World
To Be or Not to Be CONTENT?
December 26, 2021 • Jim Moynihan • Philippians 4:10–13
"To Be or Not to Be CONTENT?" Digital Bulletin--https://mailchi.mp/alliancechurch/to-be-or-not-to-be-content Questions for Personal Reflection/Group Discussion 1. In what sense is contentment a choice and not a feeling? 2. How does being “in Christ” impact your ability to make this choice? 3. In what ways are you struggling with a “It’s not enough” attitude right now? Ask the Holy Spirit to help you to name specific areas of coveting/lust. 4. Take time to repent of each area and speak the words “It is enough” over every area of disappointment in your life. 5. How does the reality that we live in a Kingdom that is “here, but not yet” impact your ability to choose contentment over disappointment/dissatisfaction?
This Stuff, Not That Stuff
December 19, 2021 • Jim Moynihan • Philippians 4:8–9
"This Stuff, Not That Stuff" Digital Bulletin--https://mailchi.mp/alliancechurch/this-stuff-not-that-stuff Questions for Personal Reflection/Group Discussion Read James 4:4. What does it mean (and not mean) to have “friendship with this world”? Why is so important to monitor what we think about on a daily basis? Talk about how can you intentionally choose to think about Jesus and the glory of the Gospel? What are the things that distract you from thinking about Jesus and the glory of the Gospel?
Stress or Rest?
December 12, 2021 • Jim Moynihan
"Stress or Rest" Digital Bulletin--https://mailchi.mp/alliancechurch/stress-or-rest Personal Reflection/Group Discussion Questions What do you think Paul meant by “gentleness” in verse 5? What does this look like in practical day-to-day interactions with others? Why does Paul connect the idea of walking in gentleness with the phrase “the Lord is near”? How does praying “with thanksgiving” change the way you pray? In what sense is choosing rest over stress a daily decision?
Joy to the World... Really.
December 5, 2021 • Jim Moynihan • Philippians 4:4
"Joy to the World... Really" Digital Bulletin--https://mailchi.mp/alliancechurch/joy-to-the-world-really Personal Reflection/Group Discussion Questions How may we choose to rejoice always in the Lord? Why is choosing to “make the choice to rejoice” a safeguard for your soul? In what sense is bitterness a “gateway drug”? In what specific ways could you seek to intentionally obey the command to “rejoice in the Lord always” this week?