1. Begin your time by reading Philippians 2:19-30 together. Who is someone who has made a significant difference in your life? What did they do that made you feel genuinely cared for?

2. Read Philippians 2:19-21 together. Paul says Timothy was genuinely concerned about the welfare of others. What do you think is the difference between being kind to someone and genuinely caring about them?

3. Philippians 2:21 says people often seek their own interests rather than those of Jesus Christ. What are some ways our culture encourages us to put ourselves first, and how can that affect our relationships?

4. Read Philippians 2:22-24 together. Paul describes Timothy’s relationship with him as that of a son with a father. Who has intentionally invested in your spiritual growth, and what impact did/does that relationship have on you?

5. In the same way that it has been done for you, who is someone in your life you could be more intentional about encouraging, discipling, or helping grow in their relationship with Jesus? What is one practical step you could take toward helping them?

6. Read Philippians 2:25-30 together. Epaphroditus was willing to serve even when it came at a personal cost. What are some things that make serving others difficult for us today?

7. How can we learn to sacrifice our time, comfort, or preferences for others without neglecting healthy boundaries and our other God-given responsibilities? Share one way you could do this with the group so you can encourage one another to follow through.

8. End your time by praying together. Have a person share their prayer request and then have one person pray over that individually for each person.