Philippians 2

Philippians 2:1-11

4. The Great Example

Philippians 2:1-11

1. KEY WORDS

1 Consolation, comfort, fellowship, bowels 2 Likeminded, accord, mercies 3 Strife, vainglory, lowliness, esteem 4 Look, own things 5 Mind 6 Form, robbery, equal 7 Reputation, servant 8 Fashion, humbled, obedient, death, cross 9 Exalted, name, above 10 Bow, heaven, earth, under earth 11 Tongue, confess, Lord

2. KEY ISSUES

1 Fellowship and emotions (feelings) 2 Being likeminded 3 Dealing with strife, humility 4 Caring about others 5 Developing the mind of Christ 6 Jesus before Bethlehem 7 Humanity of Jesus 8 Need of the death of Jesus 9 Having an exalted name 10 The 3 realms of Jesus 11 Confession

3. KEY

1 What is the basis of our fellowship? 2 How can we be likeminded? 3 How can I be more humble? 4 List some ways to show genuine care and concern. 5 What would Jesus do? 6 Where was Jesus before Bethlehem? 7 List some ways Jesus was human. 8 Why did Jesus die? 9 Describe how Jesus’ name is exalted. 10 Describe the three realms of Jesus. 11 Why is confession an important part of salvation?

Philippians 2:12-18

5. The Ins and Outs of Christian Living

Philippians 2:12-18

1. KEY WORDS

12 Obeyed, work, salvation, trembling 13 Will, pleasure 14 Murmuring, disputing 15 Blameless, harmless, rebuke, crooked, perverse, light 16 Holding, run, vain, labored 17 Sacrifice, service 18 Cause, joy, rejoice

2. KEY ISSUES

12 Salvation by works 13 God’s will in our lives 14 Stop complaining 15 Contrast to the world around us (wicked, perverse) 16 Laboring in vain 17 Sacrifice for the cause of Christ 18 Causes of rejoicing

3. KEY

12 Is salvation by works, faith, or both? Explain. 13 How does God accomplish his will? 14 What is the harm of murmuring? 15 How should be contrast with the world around us? 16 Is it possible to labor for God in vain? 17 Do Christians sacrifice today? 18 What makes us rejoice?

Philippians 2:19-30

6. A Priceless Pair

Philippians 2:19-30

1. KEY WORDS

19 Trust, comfort, state 20 Likeminded, naturally, care 21 Seek, own, things of Christ 22 Proof, served, gospel 23 Hope, soon 24 Trust, shortly 25 Necessary, brother, companion, fellowsoldier, messenger 26 Longed, heaviness, sick 27 Nigh, mercy, sorrow 28 Carefully, rejoice, less sorrowful 29 In the Lord, gladness, reputation 30 Regarding, supply, service

2. KEY ISSUES

19 Knowing is comforting 20 Men of like mind 21 Selfishness of man 22 Father / son relationships 23 Ambassadors sent on a mission 24 Trust in God’s will 25 Relationships in Christ (brother, companion, soldier) 26 Heavy hearted 27 Sickness / no miracle here 28 Reducing sorrow 29 How to receive a brother 30 Priority/importance (my life or yours)

3. KEY

19 How can we comfort people? 20 Think of someone you would trust with your possessions. 21 Do you think selfishness is a major problem today? 22 How was Paul a “father” to Timothy? 23 Discuss the great commission. Can we “send” someone? 24 How can we develop confidence in God? 25 Describe the relationships we have in Christ. 26 Is it OK to be sad, heavy hearted? 27 Why didn’t Paul just heal him with a miracle? 28 How can our sorrow be reduced? 29 Should we pay attention to reputation? 30 Which is more important: my safety or God’s work?