DISCUSSION QUESTIONS
What "broken cisterns" or temporary "snacks" do you turn to when your soul feels empty?
Jesus says, "All that the Father gives me will come to me." How does God’s sovereignty in salvation give you confidence in sharing the gospel?
What does it look like practically to "feed" on Jesus throughout a busy work week?
DISCUSSION QUESTIONS
Why does Paul name so many co-workers?
How does this passage shape our view of church life?
What is our responsibility to other congregations?
DISCUSSION QUESTIONS
Why is prayer foundational to mission?
How do wisdom and courage work together in witness?
What does gracious speech look like today?
DISCUSSION QUESTIONS
How does Christ transform family and work?
What safeguards gospel-shaped authority?
How does eternal accountability change daily conduct?
DISCUSSION QUESTIONS
What does it mean to seek the things above?
How do mortification and vivification work together?
Why is the Word central to church life?
DISCUSSION QUESTIONS
How can religion become a substitute for Christ?
What does it mean to “hold fast to the Head”?
Why does rule-keeping fail to change the heart?
DISCUSSION QUESTIONS
How does union with Christ shape assurance?
Why is self-made religion so appealing?
How does the cross deal with guilt and shame?
DISCUSSION QUESTIONS:
How does Paul view suffering differently from the world?
What does “Christ in you”mean covenantally?
Why is doctrinal teaching essential to maturity?
DISCUSSION QUESTIONS:
Why must Christ be fully God t o save?
How does Christ ? s supremacy confront modern idols?
What does it mean t o cont inue in t he fait h?
DISCUSSION QUESTIONS
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?
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?
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?
What was the most helpful/challenging/encouraging part of the sermon for you?
DISCUSSION QUESTIONS
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?
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?
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?
What was the most helpful/challenging/encouraging part of the sermon for you?
DISCUSSION QUESTIONS
What makes Herod an illegitimate king? What makes Jesus the true legitimate king? What was his expected function?
Who are the wise men/magii? What did their worship and offerings fulfill?
Do you identify with Herod? with the Wise Men? How does the gospel speak into your views?
What was the most helpful/challenging/encouraging part of the sermon for you?
DISCUSSION QUESTIONS
Describe your current season of faith and life. How is your contentment in Christ?
Share a story where you were encouraged in your faith as you partnered with a fellow
Christian in the gospel
What highlights are you taking away from Philippians? What can you apply in your life
and faith?
What was the most helpful/challenging/encouraging part of the sermon for you?
DISCUSSION QUESTIONS
When did you last experience major relational conflict? How would you approach it differently in light of the passage?
What makes you anxious in your current season of life? How does the gospel help you to overcome your anxiety?
What takes up most of your headspace and energy week to week? How could the gospel bring you peace?
What was the most helpful/challenging/encouraging part of the sermon for you?
DISCUSSION QUESTIONS
Which part of Paul’s “Game Plan” stood out to you most and why?
Discuss spiritual maturity. What does it look like in the Christian life?
How is your spiritual race going right now? Reflect and discuss how you can press on in light of the sermon/passage!
What was the most helpful/challenging/encouraging part of the sermon for you?
DISCUSSION QUESTIONS
What are the fleshly things with which you used to/still wrestle with?
Why is it so important to be ‘all in’ on Christ, not just bits and pieces or halfway?
Why is being lukewarm the worst of both worlds? How can we encourage each other to go all in on Jesus practically?
What was the most helpful/challenging/encouraging part of the sermon for you?
DISCUSSION QUESTIONS
Describe Paul’s relationship with Timothy. Who is your ‘Paul’ and ‘Timothy’ with whom you’re partnered in the gospel?
Describe Paul’s relationship with Epaphroditus. Who is your ‘Epaphroditus’ with whom you’re partnered in the gospel?
Why is all ministry being team ministry such an important truth for us to remember as we serve?
What was the most helpful/challenging/encouraging part of the sermon for you?
DISCUSSION QUESTIONS
What does it look like for you to work out your salvation with fear and trembling?
What is the difference between working out or salvation and working for your salvation?
Why is it so important that we do all things without grumbling or disputing?
What was the most helpful/challenging/encouraging part of the sermon for you?