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Philippians 1:3-8
God’s Grip, Not Mine

1. Thanking God for Gospel Partners

Paul models thankfulness for his Christian friends.

Question: Who are the people you thank God for most often — at home, work, or church — and how can you tell them this week?

Related Scriptures: 1 Thessalonians 1:2–3; Romans 1:8–12; Colossians 3:15–17

2. Building Gospel Partnership at Home

Partnership in the gospel isn’t just for missionaries — it includes our families.

Question: How can your family (spouse, kids, roommates) become more intentional partners in the gospel — in prayer, service, or generosity?

Related Scriptures: Joshua 24:15; Deuteronomy 6:6–9; Acts 16:31–34

3. God’s Ongoing Work in You

Paul is confident that God will finish what He started.

Question: What area of your life feels “unfinished” right now — spiritually, emotionally, or relationally? How can Philippians 1:6 change the way you see that area this week?

Related Scriptures: 2 Corinthians 3:18; Romans 8:28–30; Hebrews 12:1–2

4. Confidence in God’s Grip, Not Ours

We often rely on our own strength instead of Christ’s hold on us.

Question: When you feel like your faith is weak or slipping, what does it look like to rest in Christ’s grip instead of your own?

Related Scriptures: John 10:27–29; Jude 24–25; Psalm 94:18–19

5. Practicing Grace in Everyday Relationships

Paul reminds the Philippians they are “partakers of grace” together.

Question: Where do you need to extend that same grace — at home, at work, or in your small group — instead of holding on to irritation or pride?

Related Scriptures: Ephesians 4:1–3, 32; Colossians 3:12–14; Matthew 18:21–22

6. Expressing Genuine Affection in Community

Paul expresses deep, gut-level affection for his church family.

Question: What keeps you from showing affection or encouragement to others in your Christian community? What’s one way you could do that this week?

Related Scriptures: Romans 12:9–10; 1 Peter 1:22; 1 John 4:11–12

7. Resting While God Finishes the Work

The sermon closed with the reminder that “the author of your story never stops mid-sentence.”

Question: How can you practice restful trust this week — a concrete habit or rhythm that reminds you God is still at work? (e.g., Sabbath, prayer walk, journaling gratitude)

Related Scriptures: Psalm 37:7; Matthew 11:28–30; Hebrews 4:9–11

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