Can You Really Do ALL Things? Discussion Questions for Philippians 4:
- Read verse 11. What are some misconceptions about contentment? How does Paul define true contentment, and what does that reveal about where our sufficiency comes from?
- Read verses 12-13. Paul talks about thriving in both abundance and need, yet many today use verse 13 as a motivational slogan for success. How does this passage challenge common misunderstandings of “I can do all things through Christ”? What is Paul really saying?
- Read verses 14-16. Paul commends the Philippians for their generosity in supporting him. What does this reveal about the nature of giving in the Christian life? How does gospel-driven giving differ from merely donating to a cause?
- Read verse 17. Paul says he isn’t seeking a gift, but instead, what “increases to your account.” What do you think this means? How does generosity spiritually enrich the giver rather than just benefit the recipient?
- Read verse 19. How does God supply our needs? Does this verse promise financial wealth, or is there a deeper meaning? How do we experience this provision “in Christ Jesus”?
- Read verse 20. How does recognizing God as the ultimate source of provision shape our perspective on life’s challenges?
- Read verse 23. Can you think of a time when the grace of the Lord sustained you in a difficult circumstance? How does Paul’s closing statement remind us that grace is not just a doctrine but an active, ongoing reality in our lives?