Community Group Questions
Sunday, October 26th 2025
Philippians 2:19-30 – “Called to Serve”
Opening Thought
Paul holds up Timothy and Epaphroditus as living examples of humble service and gospel faithfulness — ordinary people who reflected Jesus’ extraordinary love. In them, we see what it looks like to “walk in a manner worthy of the gospel” in everyday life.
Reflect & Go Deeper
Use these questions to guide your group discussion and invite personal reflection:
1. Sincere Care / Heart for Others
Sermon focus: Timothy’s “genuine concern” and Epaphroditus’ devotion.
Question: Who in your life needs to experience your care and attention this week? How could you show it in a way that is visible, sincere, and practical?2. Sacrifice and Risk in Service
Sermon focus: Epaphroditus risking life, Parabalani risking all for others.
Question: Is God calling you to step out in faith in a way that feels risky or sacrificial? How might you act boldly to serve others for the sake of the gospel?3. Being a Messenger
Sermon focus: Every believer is a messenger of hope.
Question: If someone were watching you today, what “message” about Jesus would they see in your words and actions? How could you intentionally communicate hope to someone this week?4. Paul's & Timothy's
Would you group consider what God might be inviting you into as a response to being not just a multi-generational church, but an intergenerational church? How could it be better represented or practiced in your group?
- Are there ways for your group could be available to be a Paul to any younger people or younger believers?
- Is your group the Timothy that needs to seek out a Paul to grow in Christ with?
- If not your entire group, is anyone in your group feeling particularly challenged to respond in their personal life to this invitation - either as a Paul or as a Timothy? Spend some time praying for that person.
5. Honor the Faithful
As a group, take time to do two things:
1. Spend a few minutes in prayer together naming ways you see “Timothys” and “Epaphrodituses” in one another — speaking encouragement over the everyday faithfulness that often goes unnoticed.
2. Identify someone in your church who quietly serves with faithfulness (an “Epaphroditus”). Write them a note, deliver a small gift, or pray over them as a way of saying, “We honor you.”
