1. What does Paul mean when, in Philippians
4:1, he refers to the Christians in
2. Explain the connection between Philippians 1:27 and Philippians 4:1.
3. Paul was in prison when he penned the Book of Philippians, yet he still was able to say “Rejoice in the Lord always, and again I say rejoice” (4:4). Why was Paul able to “rejoice”?
4. Explain the meaning of the phrase in Hebrews 12:2 about Christ, “Who, for the joy that was set before Him, endured the cross.”
5. What is the connection between 2 Corinthians 3:2 and Philippians 4:5?
6. What is the message of Philippians 4:6 and Matthew 6:34?
7. Explain the connection between Philippians 4:7 (“peace that surpasses all understanding”) and Isaiah 9:6 (“…Prince of Peace”).
8. Something in this lesson is described as “the Christian’s pain reliever and anti-depressant.” What is that “something”?
9. Explain the relationship between 1 John 5:14-15 and James 1:5-6.
10. What is the point of such passages as Proverbs 23:7 and Philippians 4:8?
11. Discuss the importance of Philippians 4:13 to Christians today.
12. According to 1 Thessalonians 5:22, what should be the Christian’s reaction to things that might be considered “evil”?
13. What is 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 teaching us?
14. How does Paul’s instruction in Philippians 4:6 impact his comment in Philippians 4:7?
15. Explain the relationship between Matthew 6:33 and 1 Peter 5:7.
16. What did Paul mean when he said, “You are our epistle, written in our hearts, known and read by all men” (2 Cor 3:2)?
17. What is the main thrust of Matthew 5:14-16?
18. Paul wrote the Book of Philippians to encourage Christians. If you loved a group like Paul loved these people, and you had one last chance to say something of importance to them, what would it be?
19. What is the connection between James 5:9 and Philippians 4:5?
THE GOSPEL OF CHRIST,