Philippians - Chapter 4

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Philippians - Chapter 4

Stand Fast (Philippians 4:1)

  • What does it mean to stand fast?
  • Where were they to stand fast (v1)?
  • How did Paul show his care for them in this verse (v1)?
  • Who would we describe as our joy?

Same Mind (Philippians 4:2-3)

  • What does it mean to implore?
  • What did he implore Euodia and Syntyche to be (v2)?
  • Where was the same mind to be (v2)?
  • Do we sometimes need to help others be of the same mind in the Lord (v3)?
  • How would we do that?
  • What do we know of Euodia and Syntche’s past (v3)?

Short Commands (Philippians 4:4-7)

  • How frequently should we rejoice (v4)?
  • Does our rejoicing depend on our physical circumstances (v4)?
  • How did Paul react in unpleasant circumstances, such as jail or prison?
  • How will our gentleness be known to all men (v5)?
  • Why are we told to do this (v5)?
  • How often should we be anxious (v6)?
  • What should we do instead (v6)?
  • What needs to be included in our prayers and supplications (v6)?
  • How does the peace of God guard us (v7)?

Meditate on these Things (Philippians 4:8-9)

  • What does it mean to meditate, is this a casual effort (v8)?
  • Who comes to mind when we think of true, just, pure (v8)?
  • What happens when we just try to avoid bad things (Matthew 12:44-45)?
  • Define each of the things we are to meditate upon.
  • Is this how Paul lived (v9)?

Contentment (Philippians 4:10-13)

  • What had hindered their care for Paul (v10)?
  • How had Paul come to be content (v11)?
  • Does our contentment depend on our physical circumstances (v12)?
  • Are there limitations on all things (v13)?

Sharing with Paul (Philippians 4:14-20)

  • Did the Philippians just share once (v16)?
  • Did they limit their sharing to when he was there (v15-16)?
  • Why did Paul seek their sharing (v17)?
  • Who really supplies our needs (v19)?

Closing (Philippians 4:21-23)

  • Were there saints in Caesar's household (v22)?
  • How might they have learned the Gospel?

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