Together
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Whatever happens, conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ. Then, whether I come and see you or only hear about you in my absence, I will know that you stand firm in the one Spirit, striving together as one for the faith of the gospel 28 without being frightened in any way by those who oppose you. This is a sign to them that they will be destroyed, but that you will be saved—and that by God. For it has been granted to you on behalf of Christ not only to believe in him, but also to suffer for him, since you are going through the same struggle you saw I had, and now hear that I still have.
Reflection Questions:
Pastor Paul used the metaphor of a Redwood tree throughout the message, which aspect of that tree stood out to you? How can you adapt that into how you live your life?
Do you view suffering for Christ a privilege or a burden?
Small Group Questions:
Disuss ways that you can ‘conduct yourselves worthy of the gospel. How does this change the way you live?
How can your group demonstrate to the world unity with one another?