1. How would you characterize your prayer life? For whom do you pray? (vv.3, 4; Ephesians 6:18)

2. Do you find it difficult to pray for (or love) some people? Why/why not?

3. Describe the relationship between Paul and the Philippian believers. What bound them together according to verse five?

4. Evaluate the phrase, "Every saint a servant, every member a minister". How does this idea affect our fellowship?

5. What is the meaning of verse six? How does it help you relate to other Christians, especially those who struggle or you have a hard time loving? (See 2:12,13; 1 Thess. 5:23,24)

6. What other truth helps us enjoy true, loving fellowship with all believers? (v.7; 1 Cor. 15:9,10, Eph. 3:8, 1 Tim. 1:15)

7. According to Paul, is love an action, a feeling, or both? (vv.5,7,8) Explain.