Community Group Questions
Sunday, October 5th 2025
Philippians 1:12–30 | “For Me, To Live Is Christ”
1. The Blank Check
If your life were a blank check, what do you think you’ve been “spending it on” lately?
What would it look like to hand that check back to God and say, “You fill it in”?
2. Redefining Freedom
Paul wrote these words from prison—and yet he was the freest man alive.
How would you describe the difference between the world’s version of freedom and Paul’s kind of freedom?
Where do you long to experience that kind of freedom?
3. Seeing God in the Hard Places
Paul saw that “what has happened to me has served to advance the gospel.”
Can you name a situation in your life—past or present—where you can now see God at work even in hardship?
How might that shape how you respond to current challenges?
4. Fruitful Labor
Paul saw his life as “fruitful labor” for Christ.
Where do you sense God might be inviting you to invest your energy for His kingdom right now—at home, work, school, or in our community?
Tangible step: identify one small act of obedience you could take this week that would make Christ known through your words, attitude, or service.
5. Choosing Joy
Instead of focusing on what was wrong, Paul chose to rejoice.
What helps you fan the flame of joy when life feels hard?
What might it look like for you to practice rejoicing this week—especially in a circumstance you’d normally complain about?
6. Surrender & Prayer
Paul’s declaration “For me, to live is Christ” was deeply personal.
As you reflect today, is there something you sense God inviting you to lay down—a fear, comfort, or desire for control?
Or is there a deep longing for freedom that you need prayer for?
Take time to share what God is stirring and pray for one another—asking God to help each of us live with open hands and hearts that say, “My life is Yours; spend it however You want.”
7. BONUS
Did anyone in your group have a deep sense of invitation from the Spirit for some type of response? To go, to send, to invite, to share, to serve, to give - or anything else unique for your 'fruitful labor in Christ'?
Have your group spend time prayer for that thing.
If not, would you group spend time praying for one another that God would speak - and then see if He's got anything to say!