Philippians 3:12-21

In This week’s read, Paul highlights the importance of having our thinking changed, forgetting what is behind us, straining forward for what is ahead of us, and pressing on so that we would grow up and become mature Christians.

Friday: Philippians 3:12

What had Paul not already obtained? (Hint Philippians 3:10-11) What was his goal? What did he want to take hold of?

Saturday: Philippians 3:13-14

What was the one thing that Paul said he did? How would your life change if you adopted this practice? What prize was Paul pressing forward to winning?

Monday: Philippians 3:15

What do you think it means to “think differently”? How has your thinking changed since you have been saved?

Tuesday: Philippians 3:16-17

What have you already attained in Christ? How did you attain it?

Wednesday: Philippians 3:18-19

Why do you think Paul was now in tears as he wrote this? Who are the enemies of the cross? What are they destined for?

Thursday: Philippians 3:20-21

Who are the citizens of heaven? What are they destined for? Can you absolutely categorize your friends and family in this group or the previous group?

Philippians 3:1-11

As we are striving to keep the Mind of Christ, there are many places that we can gain our confidence, many of them misplaced.  This week we see the difference between confidence in the flesh versus confidence in Christ.

Friday: Philippians 3:1 Paul tells us to rejoice, again. Why do you think Paul was okay with repeating himself?

Saturday: Philippians 3:2 What outside influences are distracting you from your walk with God? Are they obvious distractions or subtle distractions?

Monday: Philippians 3:3 What does it mean to worship God in the Spirit?

Tuesday: Philippians 3:4-6  Paul mentions his “credentials”, do you feel Paul is bragging? Why or why not?

Wednesday: Philippians 3:7-9 How easily can you lay down your life (career, money, possessions, family) for the cause of Christ?

Thursday: Philippians 3:10-11 What does “participation in His sufferings” mean?  Are you prepared to participate?

Philippians 2:19-30

As we continue in chapter 2 of the book of Philippines we will read about three men; Paul, Timothy, and Epaphroditus, and how they demonstrated having the mind of Christ.  The mind of Christ guided Paul’s decisions, Timothy work for the Gospel, and it guided Epaphroditus love beyond reason. All three men served like Jesus served
 
Friday: Philippians 2:19-20 Why did Paul decide to send Timothy to Phillipi? Why did Paul say there is no one else like Timothy?

Saturday: Philippians 2:21-24 Whose interest did Paul say everyone was looking out for? How did Timothy prove himself?

Monday: Philippians 2:25 Why did Paul think it necessary to send Epaphroditus back to Phillipi? (Hint Philippians 2:26) What did Paul mean when he said Epaphroditus took care of his “needs”?

Tuesday: Philippians 2:26-27 Who was distressed because the Phillipians heard he was ill? God had mercy on Epaphroditus, but why did Paul say God Had mercy on him also? Paul wrote about himself “to live is Christ and to die is gain”. How do you think he would have mourned Epaphroditus’ death? (Hint 1 Thessalonians 4:13)

Wednesday: Philippians 2:28 Why was Paul so eager to send Epaphroditus back to Phillipi.

Thursday: Philippians 2:29-30 What did do these verses say about the Philippians affection for Epaphroditus? What do they say about the lengths he went to serve Paul

Philippians 2:12-18

Growing in our relationship with Jesus Christ and being strengthened in our walk can be a daunting task.  This week we will look at the task of growth, but also where that growth ultimately comes from.

Friday: Philippians 2:12 What does it mean to “work out your salvation”?  Why should we be working out our salvation with fear and trembling?

Saturday: Philippians 2:13 Before we work out, God works in us.  Do you see your desires and actions as a working of God for His purpose? How should that change the way we think and act?
 

Monday: Philippians 2:14 Why is it easier to call out “big” sin, while downplaying the sin of grumbling and arguing?  How often do you find yourself speaking/thinking negatively?

Tuesday: Philippians 2:15 Do you believe you appear different from this “warped and crooked generation”?  

Wednesday: Philippians 2:15b-16 In what ways do you shine the light of Christ in our world? Paul was able to boast in the lives and the example of the Philippian believers: Who has made an impact on your walk with Jesus?  Who have you impacted?
 

Thursday: Philippians 2:17-18 In what ways have you sacrificed for or served others? Do you rejoice in that sacrifice/service or do you grumble?

• Philippians 2:1-11

  
  

  
  

  As we continue our journey of joy through the book of Philippians this week Paul begins chapter 2 by sharing how we can find joy through unity. In this section we are called to be liked minded with Paul, other believers and with Christ Himself.
  
  Friday: Philippians 2:1-2. According to these two verses what should be the basis of Christian unity?
  
  Saturday: Philippians 2:3-4. Why do you think so many Christians struggle to put the needs of others before their own? What is one thing you could do today to put the interests of others before yours?
  
  Monday Philippians 2:5. Why is it important in our relationships with other believers to have the same mindset as Christ Jesus?
  
  Tuesday: Philippians 2:6-7 What lessons can we learn from the relationship between God the Father and God the Son in these two verses?
  
  Wednesday: Philippians 2:8. How did Jesus humble Himself by becoming one of us (human)?
  
  Thursday: Philippians 2:9-11. What was the result of Christ’s willingness to humble Himself. What do you think will be our result if we learn to put the interests of others before our own?

  
  

Philippians 1:19-30

As we continue in chapter 1 of the book of Philippines, we see Paul making a case for joy in life or in death. Being joyful is a command and not just a suggestion. Too often we mistake happiness for joy but let us never allow the enemy to trade our precious joy for cheap happiness.

Friday: Philippians 1:19. What was Paul referring to when he said what has happened to him would turn out for his his deliverance?

Saturday: Philippians 1:20. What does Paul mean when he says Christ will be exalted in his body?

Monday: Philippians 1:21. What would be the result if Paul lives? What would the result if he dies?

Tuesday: Philippians 1: 22–26. What was Paul’s big dilemma? What did Paul have to say about the Church boasting in Christ?

Wednesday: Philippians 1:27. What does it mean to conduct yourself in a manner worthy of the gospel? What are some of the things you do to conduct yourself in this manner?

Thursday: Philippians 1:28–30. What two things did God Grant to the people in the Philippian church?