Philippians Worksheet - Chapter 3

Daily Reading Personal Application Questions Philippians Chapter 3 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 Chaper 3 1. What did Paul remind the believers to do which was a safeguard to them? vs.1 2. What 3 descriptions did Paul give to those they needed to "beware" of? vs. 2 3. Paul said he was of the "true" circumcision. What 3 things proved him to be? vs. 3 4. If Paul wanted to boast in his own flesh, he had some things he could boast about. (vs.4) What characteristics tied him to the Jewish faith? vs. 5,6 - Name 7 things he lists. 5. Whatever Paul had gained as a zealous Jew in his past, he had counted as loss for the surpassing value of knowing Christ, being found righteous in Him apart from the Law on the basis of faith. (vs.7-9). How did Paul want to be identified with Christ? vs.9-11. Name 5 Things. 6. Why does Paul continue to "press on" in His calling? vs. 12 7. What is the one thing that Paul does as he continues the race? vs.13 8. What is the prize that Paul is reaching toward? vs. 14 9. Paul speaks these words to those who are mature in their faith. If anyone has a different attitude, he knows the Lord can reveal this to them. We need to live by the same standard to which we have attained. In other words, do not fall back in your progress in the race. Whose example does Paul ask you to follow? vs.17 10. Why is Paul weeping in this letter to the Philippians? vs. 18 11. Referring back to verse 2, Paul called these enemies of the cross "dogs, evil workers, and the false circumcision". What characteristics does he continue to speak of in regard to them? vs. 19 - Name 4 things 12. Paul contrasts himself with these. Where is his citizen and what is he waiting for? vs. 20 13. What will happen to our bodies when the Lord comes back for His church? vs. 21 14. As you think back on this chapter, how are you running the race? Are you focused on the things of the earth or on the things of heaven? How will this chapter effect your life from this point on? Summarize and pray.