PHILIPPIANS
READING PLAN + STUDY QUESTIONS
READING PLAN
TO LIVE IS CHRIST, TO DIE IS GAIN
GOD PROVIDES PAUL WITH PEACE + CONTENTMENT
HOW TO USE
READ THE CHAPTERS IN THE BIBLE FOR EACH SESSION
ANSWER THE QUESTIONS + REFLECT ON THE READING
This study encourages going at your own pace, allowing each session to be a day, a week, or however long you need. Each session contains questions to be used for individual reflection or small group discussion.
This study was made to be used alongside Bible reading. Although we have created chapter summaries, there is no substitute for reading God's Word.
SESSION ONE: PHILIPPIANS 1-2
TO LIVE IS CHRIST, TO DIE IS GAIN
How would you describe Paul’s tone towards the Philippians? What good work do you think Paul was referring to in Philippians 1:6?
How did Paul view his personal struggles and trials as a way of honoring God (Philippians 1:12-14)?
Paul would either be freed or executed. In Philippians 1:20-26, how did Paul find hope for either option? Which did he say he desired most?
What does this tell you about Paul’s confidence in God’s sovereignty?
What does it mean to live in a manner worthy of the gospel (Philippians 1:27)?
According to Philippians 1:29, what has God granted to believers?
How did Paul describe humility in Philippians 2:3-4?
What do you think Paul meant by saying that every knee will bow and every tongue will confess that Jesus Christ is the Lord (Philippians 2:9-11)?
In Philippians 2:12, Paul encouraged believers to work out their faith. How is this different from attempting to earn salvation?
SESSION TWO: PHILIPPIANS 3-4
GOD PROVIDES PAUL WITH PEACE + CONTENTMENT
How did Paul describe the difference between faith in God and confidence in the flesh (Philippians 3:1-11)?
Read Philippians 3:14. What was Paul’s goal? What was the prize he sought?
According to Philippians 3:20-21, where is the citizenship of believers? What will happen to our physical bodies?
What two strategies did Paul use to combat anxiety (Philippians 4:6)?
How did Paul describe God’s divine peace (Philippians 4:7)?
What adjectives did Paul use to filter his thoughts (Philippians 4:8)?
How have you heard Philippians 4:13 used out of context? Based on the surrounding verses, what was Paul really talking about?
How does Philippians 4:19 express Paul’s confidence in God’s provision?
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