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Alive In Us (Ephesians 2:4-5) – God Is Able by Hillsong

Rock of Ages (Deuteronomy 32:3-4) – Death of Death by Charlie Hall

Closer (Psalm 89:14-15) – Glorious Ruins by Hillsong

Unending Love (Romans 8:38-39) – God Is Able by Hillsong

Glorious (Psalm 111:2-3) – Glorious by Paul Baloche

TEACHING: Philippians: A Journey Toward Humble Joy, Part 6

Evil is far more than outward behavior – it comes from within. The only remedy is the truth of gospel of Jesus Christ.

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DISCUSSION QUESTIONS FOR SHEPHERD GROUPS

1. If you were to give a one-sentence synopsis of this message, what would it be?
2. What comes to mind when you think of the words “evil” and “depravity”?
3. Read and discuss Philippians 2:12-18. What does this tell you about the person and nature of God? What do you see about the nature of man?
4. Read and discuss Mark 7:14-23 and consider the statement, “The basic makeup of the human heart is capable of committing any sin at any time given the right circumstance.”  How do you react to this?
5. How does the gospel remedy the “evils [that] come from inside” (Mark 7:23)?
6. What does it mean to “work out your salvation with fear and trembling” (Phil. 2:12)?
7. Is there an area of your life you feel God is calling you to “be poured out like a drink offering” (Phil. 2:17)?
8. Pastor Mike uses the analogy of a “humanist wall” and a “gospel wall” – which wall is your ladder leaning against?