OBC-PHL-8

Read Philippians chapter four

1. For all of the joy we have seen mentioned in Philippians, there seems to have been a "fly in the ointment." Euodias and Syntyche were squabbling. This is possibly the fifth time in this short epistle that such has been mentioned (Phil. 1:8, 27; 2:2 and 3:16). What effect does disunity have on . . .

a. . . .the joy in a congregation?

b. . . .the ability of such a congregation to win souls and edify the brethren?

ans. (a):

ans. (b):

2. Paul asks a true yokefellow (Epaphroditus?) to help these women.

(a) Of what use were these women to the work of Paul and with whom did they also labor?

(b) And in what book were their names written?

ans. (a):

(b):

3. What is meant by the word "moderation" in vs.5 and how does this effect the Christian?

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4. In what sense did the inspired apostle Paul use the expression "the Lord is at hand"?

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5. What is the Lord's prescription for a peaceful life?

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6. Paul says the peace of God "passes all understanding." What does this mean?

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7. "For as he thinketh in his heart, so is he: . . . (Prov 23:7). Our thoughts tell who we are. In this chapter . . .

(a) What it the inspired apostle's prescription for healthy thoughts? and

(b) What results for the one who follows that prescription?

ans.: (a)

(b)

8. What was the cause of Paul's rejoicing in vs. 10?

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9. What was the source of Paul's power? Cite the text.

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10. At Philippians 4:15 Paul says that when he departed Macedonia no church communicated (had fellowship with, shared) concerning giving and receiving but the Philippian church only. What is meant by:

(a) Communicating by giving?

(b) Communicating by receiving?

ans. (a):

(b):

11. What did Paul mean when he said he did not desire a gift, but that he desired fruit that might abound to their account?

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END-PHL LESSON 8

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