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Life Group Questions

Opening Question:

Where do you find happiness in life?

Scripture Reading: Read Philippians 1:12-26

Observation Questions:

1. Looking at v. 12-14, what is Paul\\u2019s situation? What do you notice about other people\\u2019s reaction to him being in chains?

2. Looking at v. 15-18, what is Paul\\u2019s focus?

3. Looking at v.18-26, what is Paul concerned about? What persuades him to go on?

4. Paul writes about the Gospel. What is it?

Life Application Questions:

1. Paul proclaims, \\u201cWhat does it matter?\\u201d Where have you lost focus or gotten sidetracked in life? Where is your happiness incorrectly chained?

2. Have there been situations in your life where you lost hope?

3. Sometimes the messages about the Gospel we hear stop at salvation. What is missing? Why is this important in our lives?

4. Paul had an intimate relationship with Jesus... \\u201cTo live is Christ.\\u201d What are some ways that you have found helpful to spend time with Jesus and grow in your relationship with him?

5. Have you had any circumstances or situations in your life that have seemed like chains but that God has used to set others free?

6. Why are we people of hope? How does this affect our everyday lives?

Prayer:
Spend time thanking God for all He has done, is doing and will do. Also spend time praying for each other.