Philippians (Whole Book) – August 4th 2017

Skim - quickly read over the whole passage/chapter and try to observe the main emphasis.

Skim Chapter 1

How would you describe Paul’s tone in the first chapter of this letter?
What is the most important thing to Paul? (note specific verses to answer this)
What does Paul want to encourage in the lives of the church in Philippi? (look at his prayer(s) as well as his instructions)

Skim Chapter 2

What does true humility look like? (make note of different examples that Paul gives)
How does the gospel help us grow in humility?
What is the result of humility?

Skim Chapter 3

What is the great treasure and goal of the Christian life?
How can we press on in the Christian life?
1. What connection is there between the way we think and act?
Who are some men/women in our church that you (do/should) imitate? (Consider asking someone to begin imitating if you are not already doing so, meet with them, ask them questions…)

Skim Chapter 4

What practical applications does Paul give for standing firm in the Lord? (Look at the whole chapter!)
Where does true contentment come from?
1. On a scale of 1-10 how content are you?
2. How do we learn to be content?
What role does money play in your life? How can it be stewarded to the glory of God?

Summary:

Skim - quickly read over the whole passage/chapter and try to observe the main emphasis.

Skim Chapter 1

How would you describe Paul’s tone in the first chapter of this letter?
What is the most important thing to Paul? (note specific verses to answer this)
What does Paul want to encourage in the lives of the church in Philippi? (look at his prayer(s) as well as his instructions)

Skim Chapter 2

What does true humility look like? (make note of different examples that Paul gives)
How does the gospel help us grow in humility?
What is the result of humility?

Skim Chapter 3

What is the great treasure and goal of the Christian life?
How can we press on in the Christian life?
1. What connection is there between the way we think and act?
Who are some men/women in our church that you (do/should) imitate? (Consider asking someone to begin imitating if you are not already doing so, meet with them, ask them questions…)

Skim Chapter 4

What practical applications does Paul give for standing firm in the Lord? (Look at the whole chapter!)
Where does true contentment come from?
1. On a scale of 1-10 how content are you?
2. How do we learn to be content?
What role does money play in your life? How can it be stewarded to the glory of God?

Summary: