"The Sacrifice of the Innocent" Matthew 2:16-18

DISCUSSION QUESTIONS

  1. Where do you see the temptation to protect your own “kingdom” — reputation, control, comfort, or security — even at the cost of others? How does the self-giving kingship of Jesus challenge the way you use power or influence? 

  2. What fears most often drive your decisions? How might trusting the Father, as Jesus did, reshape the way you respond when obedience feels costly or risky? 

  3. How does knowing that Jesus willingly became the innocent sufferer for His people help you face the reality of evil and grief in the world today? Where do you need to entrust unresolved sorrow to the righteous King?

  4. What was the most helpful/challenging/encouraging part of the sermon for you?

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"The Son of God" Matthew 2:13-15

DISCUSSION QUESTIONS

  1. How does seeing Jesus as the “true Son” who relives Israel’s story (including exile and deliverance) change the way you read your own story of faith?

  2. Where in your life do you most need to remember God’s fatherly care and protection, as seen in His precise guidance and safeguarding of His Son in Egypt?

  3. What difference would it make this week if you lived with a deeper awareness of your adoption—that the Father loves you with the same love He has for the Son?

  4. What was the most helpful/challenging/encouraging part of the sermon for you?

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"Herod and the Wise Men" Matthew 2:1-12

DISCUSSION QUESTIONS

  1. What makes Herod an illegitimate king? What makes Jesus the true legitimate king? What was his expected function?

  2. Who are the wise men/magii? What did their worship and offerings fulfill?

  3. Do you identify with Herod? with the Wise Men? How does the gospel speak into your views?

  4. What was the most helpful/challenging/encouraging part of the sermon for you?

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"Joy in Every Season" Philippians 4:10-23

DISCUSSION QUESTIONS

  1. Describe your current season of faith and life. How is your contentment in Christ?

  2. Share a story where you were encouraged in your faith as you partnered with a fellow
    Christian in the gospel

  3. What highlights are you taking away from Philippians? What can you apply in your life
    and faith?

  4. What was the most helpful/challenging/encouraging part of the sermon for you?

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"Peace in Christ" Philippians 4:2-9

DISCUSSION QUESTIONS

  1. When did you last experience major relational conflict? How would you approach it differently in light of the passage?

  2. What makes you anxious in your current season of life? How does the gospel help you to overcome your anxiety?

  3. What takes up most of your headspace and energy week to week? How could the gospel bring you peace?

  4. What was the most helpful/challenging/encouraging part of the sermon for you?

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"The Game Plan" Philippians 3:12-4:1

DISCUSSION QUESTIONS

  1. Which part of Paul’s “Game Plan” stood out to you most and why?

  2. Discuss spiritual maturity. What does it look like in the Christian life?

  3. How is your spiritual race going right now? Reflect and discuss how you can press on in light of the sermon/passage!

  4. What was the most helpful/challenging/encouraging part of the sermon for you?

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"All or Nothing" Philippians 3:1-11

DISCUSSION QUESTIONS

  1. What are the fleshly things with which you used to/still wrestle with? 

  2. Why is it so important to be ‘all in’ on Christ, not just bits and pieces or halfway? 

  3. Why is being lukewarm the worst of both worlds? How can we encourage each other to go all in on Jesus practically?

  4. What was the most helpful/challenging/encouraging part of the sermon for you?

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"Team Ministry" Philippians 2:19-30

DISCUSSION QUESTIONS

  1. Describe Paul’s relationship with Timothy. Who is your ‘Paul’ and ‘Timothy’ with whom you’re partnered in the gospel? 

  2. Describe Paul’s relationship with Epaphroditus. Who is your ‘Epaphroditus’ with whom you’re partnered in the gospel? 

  3. Why is all ministry being team ministry such an important truth for us to remember as we serve?

  4. What was the most helpful/challenging/encouraging part of the sermon for you?

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"Lights in the World" Philippians 2:12-28

DISCUSSION QUESTIONS

  1. What does it look like for you to work out your salvation with fear and trembling? 

  2. What is the difference between working out or salvation and working for your salvation? 

  3. Why is it so important that we do all things without grumbling or disputing?

  4. What was the most helpful/challenging/encouraging part of the sermon for you?

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"The Mind of Christ" Philippians 2:1-11

DISCUSSION QUESTIONS:

  1. Why is it so important to begin with the effective work of Christ when thinking about our sanctification? 

  2. How does the example of Christ’s humility both challenge and encourage you in your pursuit of Christ-likeness? 

  3. How does the mind of Christ provide both an example and effective power for us in loving one another?

  4. What was the most helpful/challenging/encouraging part of the sermon for you?

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"To Live is Christ" Philippians 1:18b-30

DISCUSSION QUESTIONS:

  1. How does your yearning for Christ express itself in your day to day?

  2. How much can you relate to Paul’s heart of ‘to live is Christ and to die is gain’? What does it re-
    veal about your heart?

  3. What could it look like for your manner of life to be worthy of the gospel of Christ?

  4. What was the most helpful/challenging/encouraging part of the sermon for you?

"As Long as Christ is Preached" Philippians 1:12-18a

DISCUSSION QUESTIONS:

  1. Recall a situation in your life where despite the tough situation, it was clear that God
    was working.

  2. How does the truth of God working through and despite us comfort you in your
    battle against sin?

  3. How does the passage reveal where Paul’s ultimately finds his steady, unchanging
    joy?

  4. What was the most helpful/challenging/encouraging part of the sermon for you?

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"Mutual Joy in Christ" Philippians 1:3-11

DISCUSSION QUESTIONS

  1. How does Paul’s mutual joy with the Philippians encourage/challenge you in your relationships with fellow Christians?

  2. Why is it so important for the beginning and end of the mutual joy to be found in Christ alone? 

  3. What is the reason Paul wants the Philippians to grow in knowledge and all discernment?

  4. What was the most helpful/challenging/encouraging part of the sermon for you?

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"Maranatha! Come Soon, Lord Jesus!" 1 Cor. 16:19-24; Eph. 6:21-24

DISCUSSION QUESTIONS:

  1. According to the sermon, what IS and ISN’T the core truth regarding the return of Jesus Christ

  2. What shall we do in this life as we anticipate the return of Jesus Christ?

  3. What should be our heart’s posture regarding the return of Jesus Christ?

  4. What was the most helpful/challenging/encouraging part of the sermon for you?

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