Philippians Chapter 1
1. What can you apply to your life from today's reading?
2. What portion of this chapter stands out to you?
3. How would you describe the theme of the chapter to someone who does not know much about the Bible?
4. What example did you find to follow?
5. Was there an error (sin) you found to avoid?
6. Did you find a duty (command) to obey?
7. How will reading this chapter effect your life from now on?
8. Pick a verse to meditate on and try to memorize it.
9. Was there a promise to claim?
10. What is your summary and prayer today?
Observation Questions For
Philippians Chapter 1
1. Who is writing this letter to the Philippians? vs. 1
2. Who are they including as recipients in this letter? vs. 1
3. What are the greetings they send in the beginning of this letter? vs. 2
4. Paul thanks God for his remembrance of these dear believers. When he prays for them, he offers his prayer with joy in every prayer for them.(vs.3-5) What gives him this joy when he reflects on their lives? vs.5
5. What is Paul confident about concerning them? vs. 6
6. Paul had these believers in his heart. They had been partakers of "grace" with him in his imprisonment and in the defense and confirmation of the gospel. (vs.7) What was God his witness of concerning these believers in Philippi? vs. 8
7. What was Paul's specific prayer for these believers in Philippi? vs. 9
8. What does he want the result of this prayer to be for them? Name 3 things vs. 10,11
9. What does Paul want them to know concerning his circumstances of being imprisoned for the Gospel? Name 3 things. vs. 12-14
10. Paul realizes that some preach Christ out of envy and strife, and not from good will. What is their reason for doing this? vs. 17
11. He also knows that others preach out of love. What do they know for sure concerning Paul? vs. 16
12. What is the bottom line for Paul? What is it that he has found to rejoice in "no matter what"? vs. 18
13. What gave Paul confidence that he would be delivered? vs.19-21 - Name 5 things that Paul was confident in that would lead to his deliverance.
14. Did Paul consider that deliverance was only if he was released and if he lived? What does he seem to believe deliverance was 'either way' it would go? vs. 20,21
15. It almost appears as though God had given Paul a choice, whether to live and bear more fruit in this life, or to die and be with the Lord. He said he was hard-pressed in both directions.(vs.22,23) What was his desire and why? vs. 23
16. Paul said to remain on in the flesh was necessary for the believers to continue in their progress and joy in the faith. Paul knew they would have confidence in his teaching when he came to them again. (vs.25,26) What did Paul want to hear in regard to them walking in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ? vs.26,27 - Name 3 things -
17. What 2 things have believers been granted (or given) for Christ's sake? vs.29,30
18. How would Paul's life and faith be an example to them in their suffering? vs. 30
19. Think on this lesson. Paul talks about joy and rejoicing. Paul is confident in the Lord whether he lives or dies. He wants the believers in Philippi to have this same joy in blessing and in suffering. How will you life be effected by these teachings?
20. Summarize & Pray.
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