Sermon

DISCUSSION QUESTIONS FOR SHEPHERD GROUPS

1. What was something from this message that you found particularly helpful, insightful or difficult to grasp?
2. How would you define "contentment"? What makes you content?
3. Read and discuss Philippians 4:10-13. What is your initial reaction to these verses? What do you note about the character of Paul? What do you observe about contentment in this section of verses?
4. What are the blessings of contentment? By contrast, what comes from discontentment?
5. Where does the major battle rage for contentment in your own life?
6. Why don't negative comparisons work in pushing us toward contentment?
7. "In the light of spiritual riches, other things begin to dim." Have you observed this to be true? In what ways? What are "spiritual riches"?
8. How does the gospel of Jesus Christ enable us find contentment in any situation? Is there a situation or circumstance you are currently dealing with where you are finding it difficult to remain content? Spend some time in prayer about this.