Philippians 1:21-30
Holman
Christian Standard Bible (HCSB)
Living Is
Christ
21 For me,
living is Christ and dying is gain. 22 Now if
I live on in the flesh, this means fruitful work for me; and I don’t
know which one I should choose. 23 I am pressured
by both. I have the desire to depart and be with Christ—which is far better— 24 but
to remain in the flesh is more necessary for you. 25 Since
I am persuaded of this, I know that I will remain and continue with all of you
for your progress and joy in the faith, 26 so that,
because of me, your confidence may grow in Christ Jesus when I come to you
again.
27 Just one
thing: Live your life in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ. Then,
whether I come and see you or am absent, I will hear about you that you are
standing firm in one spirit, with one mind,[a]working side by side for the faith that
comes from the gospel, 28 not being frightened in
any way by your opponents. This is a sign of destruction for them, but
of your deliverance—and this is from God.29 For it has
been given to you on Christ’s behalf not only to believe in Him, but also
to suffer for Him,30 having the same struggle that you
saw I had and now hear that I have.
Questions:
1.
Paul is struggling with two desires? What are these two desires?
A. To live
or to die. To live is awesome because Paul
can serve Christ and His followers and to die is to be with the Lord.
2.
Have you ever thought about Paul’s dilemma in your own life?
3.
Why would it be better to live right now?
A. To serve
Christ and share the gospel.
4.
Name 5 people you know who don’t know God?
