4.6.25 Huddle
Opening Discussion
- What are some things you are grateful for this week?
Read and Discuss
Philippians 4:10-14
10 I rejoiced in the Lord greatly because once again you renewed your care for me. You were, in fact, concerned about me but lacked the opportunity to show it. 11 I don’t say this out of need, for I have learned to be content in whatever circumstances I find myself. 12 I know how to make do with little, and I know how to make do with a lot. In any and all circumstances I have learned the secret of being content—whether well fed or hungry, whether in abundance or in need. 13 I am able to do all things through him who strengthens me. 14 Still, you did well by partnering with me in my hardship.
- What is Paul’s secret to being content?
- What is difficult about being content in the way Paul talks about?
- What are some things that make you feel discontent?
- What are some ways you can rejoice in the Lord?
Extra Questions
- What are some things you rely on the Lord for on a daily basis?
- How can this teach you contentment?
- What are some ways you can show care for someone this week to encourage them?
- What would it look like to partner in hardship with someone?
- What are some ways people take Philippians 4:13 out of context?
Philippians 4:15-23
15 And you Philippians know that in the early days of the gospel, when I left Macedonia, no church shared with me in the matter of giving and receiving except you alone. 16 For even in Thessalonica you sent gifts for my need several times. 17 Not that I seek the gift, but I seek the profit that is increasing to your account. 18 But I have received everything in full, and I have an abundance. I am fully supplied, having received from Epaphroditus what you provided—a fragrant offering, an acceptable sacrifice, pleasing to God. 19 And my God will supply all your needs according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus. 20 Now to our God and Father be glory forever and ever. Amen.
21 Greet every saint in Christ Jesus. The brothers who are with me send you greetings. 22 All the saints send you greetings, especially those who belong to Caesar’s household. 23 The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit.
- What were some things Paul complimented the Philippians on when it came to giving?
- Why might some people find it difficult to give to the Lord?
- Why might some people enjoy giving to the Lord?
- What are some ways the Lord supplies your needs?
Discipleship questions
- What is something you could do this week to financially support the mission of God?
- What are some difficult circumstances that you start practicing gratitude for to get to a place of contentment in Christ?
- What is something that the Lord is speaking to you about lately?
Memorize it!
Philippians 4:13 I am able to do all things through him who strengthens me.
Prayer TACOS!
Thanksgiving- What areas of your life are you content in? Thank God for those things.
Adoration- How does the Lord take care of your needs and the needs of those around you? Worship Him for that.
Confess- What have you relied on for contentment outside of the Lord? How did those things fall short? Talk to Him about that.
Others- Who has the Lord put in your life that has helped provide for you? Take some time to pray for them.
Self- What area of your life are you discontent in? Talk to the Lord about that.