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?

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• 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. 

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• 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.”

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