There is a short introduction available for the book of Philippians. You can read it here.
Thanksgiving and Prayer - Philippians 1:1-11
Understand It
- Who was the author of the letter to the Philippians? (1:1)
- How did Paul identify himself and his coworker? (1:1)
- To whom did Paul address this letter? (1:1)
- How did Paul greet the Philippians? (1:2)
- When Paul thought about the Philippians, what did he do? (1:3)
- How were the Philippians in partnership with Paul? (1:4-5)
- What was Paul confident about? (1:6)
- How did Paul feel about the Philippian church? (1:7-8)
- What did Paul report that he prayed for? (1:9)
- What two results did Paul seek? (1:10-11)
Apply It
- What prayer of thanksgiving can you offer for your church today?
- How can you encourage someone in his or her Christian journey this week?
- Which Christian brother or sister would be heartened to receive a letter from you this week?
Paul's Chains Advance the Gospel - Philippians 1:12-30
Understand It
- How was Paul’s ministry affected by his bondage? (1:12-14)
- Why was Paul being talked about? (1:13)
- How did Paul’s incarceration affect the testimony of others? (1:14)
- Why did some people preach Christ out of envy and rivalry? (1:15-17)
- Why did some people preach Christ in love? (1:15-16)
- What made Paul rejoice? (1:18)
- Why did Paul expect to be delivered from his predicament? (1:19)
- How did Paul expect to be delivered? (1:19-20)
- What was Paul’s main purpose in living? (1:21)
- What were Paul’s convictions about living and dying? (1:22-24)
- Why did Paul think he would remain alive? (1:24-26)
- What did Paul want the believers to do? (1:27-30)
- How did Paul tell the Philippians to face opposition? (1:27-30)
- How did Paul encourage the Christians at Philippi? (1:29)
Apply It
- What step toward dedicating every area of your life to Christ can you take today?
- What can you do today to encourage someone who is suffering because of his or her faith?
