Sunday Discussion
Complete Joy - Week 13 - Contentment
Transition: In last week’s text, Paul addressed conflict within the Philippian church. He then urged the Philippians to replace worry with prayer, so that they could experience the peace of God. Lastly, he encouraged them to fill their minds with a variety of virtues to battle against worry.
Check Point: Would anyone like to share something they worked on from last week’s discussion?
Context: In this week’s text Paul mentions that it was Christ’s strength that enabled him to be content in any situation. He then highlights the generosity of the Philippians and reminds them that God will supply their every need.
Opening Questions:
• Describe a time when someone’s generosity made a big impact on your life and how it made you feel.
• What motivates you to be generous with your resources to others in need?
Scripture/Storying: Philippians 4:10-23
Discipleship Questions:
• What typical concerns do you have for those who are dear to you? Why is concern for one another healthy for the church body? How can you practically meet a need of someone that you are concerned for at this time?
• How do you typically respond when you feel discontent? Where do you see people struggle most with contentment in our culture and why? What do you think it takes for a person to be truly content?
• Keeping within the context of verses 11-12, what is Paul saying in verse 13? In what ways have you seen verse 13 misinterpreted? In what ways can you intentionally rely on the Lord for the strength to be content in this current season of your life?
• What makes sharing the hardships of others challenging or encouraging to you? Why do you think it is essential that we share one another’s hardships in the body of Christ? Who is God laying on your heart to support in their troubles at this time?
• What does it mean to be a partner in the gospel in giving and receiving? What do you think holds people back from partnering with others in the gospel? Why is partnership in the gospel valuable? How is God leading you to partner with others in the gospel at this time?
• What is the Holy Spirit teaching you through this story? How does it impact the way you think and live?
Prayer time: Hope Resource Center
•Pray for their general fundraising needs as we near the end of 2025.
•Pray for their patients facing unexpected and challenging circumstances.