Philippians 1:12-18 Application questions

Application Questions for Growth Groups / Personal Reflection

Re-Read Philippians 1:12-18

Opening Questions

Did anything strike you from this passage or talk?

What favourable circumstances do you require in your life in order to serve Christ?

Paul’s Confidence: God’s Control Over Every Circumstance

1. How might your current situation—however challenging or unexpected—be part of God’s intentional placement for gospel purpose?What would change in your outlook or actions if you truly believed, like Paul and Hannah, that God has put you here?

2. If you’re confident that God has placed you where you are, what might He be calling you to do right now to make Christ known?What small step of faith could you take this week to live with gospel purpose in your context?

Paul’s Aim: To Advance the Gospel

3. What would it look like for you to place gospel sharing at the centre of your life, rather than at the margins?Are there opportunities in your daily routine—work, family, community—where you could more intentionally make Christ known?

4. What’s one step you could take this week to grow in confidence and clarity in sharing the gospel?Whether it’s joining a course, asking for prayer, or simply starting a conversation—what’s your next move?

Spend some time praying about the above.