4.13.25 Huddle
Opening Discussion
- If you knew you had one year to live, what would you do with the time you had left?
Read and Discuss
Philippians 1:18b-26
Yes, and I will continue to rejoice 19 because I know this will lead to my salvation through your prayers and help from the Spirit of Jesus Christ. 20 My eager expectation and hope is that I will not be ashamed about anything, but that now as always, with all courage, Christ will be highly honored in my body, whether by life or by death.
21 For me, to live is Christ and to die is gain. 22 Now if I live on in the flesh, this means fruitful work for me; and I don’t know which one I should choose. 23 I am torn between the two. I long to depart and be with Christ—which is far better— 24 but to remain in the flesh is more necessary for your sake. 25 Since I am persuaded of this, I know that I will remain and continue with all of you for your progress and joy in the faith, 26 so that, because of my coming to you again, your boasting in Christ Jesus may abound.
- What does Paul mean by, “to live is Christ and to die is gain?”
- Do you view your life like Paul views his life? Why or why not?
- What are some ways you can make progress in your joy and faith on a daily basis?
- What would need to change in your daily routine to make that happen?
Philippians 1:27-2:2
27 Just one thing: As citizens of heaven, live your life worthy of the gospel of Christ. Then, whether I come and see you or am absent, I will hear about you that you are standing firm in one spirit, in one accord, contending together for the faith of the gospel, 28 not being frightened in any way by your opponents. This is a sign of destruction for them, but of your salvation—and this is from God. 29 For it has been granted to you on Christ’s behalf not only to believe in him, but also to suffer for him, 30 since you are engaged in the same struggle that you saw I had and now hear that I have.
2:1 If, then, there is any encouragement in Christ, if any consolation of love, if any fellowship with the Spirit, if any affection and mercy, 2 make my joy complete by thinking the same way, having the same love, united in spirit, intent on one purpose.
- What does it look like to live your life worthy of the gospel of Christ?
- How does having other people following Jesus alongside him make Paul’s joy complete?
- What are some things people think they have to have to make their joy complete?
- Why does anything apart from Christ and His mission actually lead us away from joy?
Philippians 2:3-11
3 Do nothing out of selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility consider others as more important than yourselves. 4 Everyone should look not to his own interests, but rather to the interests of others.
5 Adopt the same attitude as that of Christ Jesus,
6 who, existing in the form of God, did not consider equality with God as something to be exploited.
7 Instead he emptied himself by assuming the form of a servant, taking on the likeness of humanity. And when he had come as a man, 8 he humbled himself by becoming obedient to the point of death—even to death on a cross. 9 For this reason God highly exalted him and gave him the name that is above every name,
10 so that at the name of Jesus every knee will bow—in heaven and on earth and under the earth—
11 and every tongue will confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.
- What is difficult about living out verses 3 and 4?
- How would life look different if followers of Jesus lived out these verses?
- What do you need to do to live a life of humility as Jesus did?
- How is God speaking to you in this passage?
Discipleship Questions
- What can you do this week to put others’ interests before your own?
- How could this bring you more joy?
- Who is someone you can talk to about the good news of Jesus?
- Invite them to the Easter service next week!
Memorize it!
Philippians 2:3-4
3 Do nothing out of selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility consider others as more important than yourselves. 4 Everyone should look not to his own interests, but rather to the interests of others.
Prayer TACOS!
Thanksgiving- Who are some people in the faith that have helped make your joy complete? Thank God for those people!
Adoration- How did Jesus show humility in His life and death? Worship Him for that now.
Confess- What have you tried to find joy in that wasn’t from the Lord? Confess those things to Him.
Others- Who needs to hear the good news of Jesus this week? Ask the Lord to give you an opportunity to talk to them this week.
Self- What area of your life do you need humility in? Ask the Lord for help in this area this week.