According to this passage, what was Paul most grateful for? What are you most grateful for?

According to this passage, what kinds of things did Paul pray for? What kinds of things do you pray for most?

How does the gospel give us hope (1:18), and how are our lives as Christians changed by the new hope that we have in the gospel?

How does Paul describe the power that God has given to Christians in the gospel (verses 19 and following)?

Why is the resurrection of Jesus so important for us as Christians, as we toil and work our way through the Christian life?

As you read this text, how is the Holy Spirit calling you to repent? What would it look like for you to apply this text to your life?

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