New Testament in a Year – Philippians 2

By Ron

September 3, 2024

New Testament, Philippians

Imitating Christ's Humility - Philippians 2:1-11

What four qualities mark unity with Christ? (2:1)
How can Christians show their unity in Christ in practical ways? (2:2)
What did Paul say about self-centeredness? (2:3-4)
What did Paul exhort believers to have? (2:5)
What did Christ set aside when He became a man? (2:6-8)
How did Jesus limit Himself? (2:6-8)
How was Christ fully God and fully man at the same time? (2:6-8)
How is Christ the best example of humility and unselfishness for us? (2:6-8)
Why did Christ take on the limitations of being human even though He was of the same nature as God? (2:7)
How did God exalt Jesus? (2:9)
How did Christ win sovereignty over all people and over everything? (2:10)
What confession will every person make? (2:11)

What practical steps can you take this week to demonstrate humility in your relationships?
For the sake of unity in Christ, what petty squabbles should you clear up right away? How?

What did the Philippian Christians need to obey? (2:12)
What were the Philippian believers to work out? (2:12-13)
How would God help the Philippians obey Him? (2:12-13)
What instructions did Paul give in relation to everyday Christian living? (2:14-16)
Why were the Philippians not shining "like stars" in their world? (2:14-16)
Why did the Philippian assembly need to show a united front to unbelievers? (2:14-16)
What would enable Paul to boast about the Philippians? (2:14-16)
Whose honor was Paul concerned about? (2:16)
How did Paul view his own life? (2:17)
How did Paul view the faith of the Philippian believers? (2:17)
What did Paul want his friends at Philippi to experience? (2:18)

In what situations this week do you need to make a conscious effort not to complain or argue?
Before whom do you want to shine in your place of work or neighborhood? In what ways can you do so?
What sacrifices can you make for the sake of others today?

Why did Paul plan to send Timothy to the Philippians? (2:19)
What was Paul’s opinion of Timothy? (2:20)
What was Timothy’s relationship with the church at Philippi? (2:20)
In Paul’s view, why did Timothy stand out? (2:21-22)
When would Paul send Timothy to the Philippians? (2:23)
Why was Paul confident that he would revisit the believers at Philippi? (2:24)
Who was Epaphroditus? (2:25)
Why did the Philippians send Epaphroditus to Paul? (2:25)
How did Epaphroditus feel about his friends in Philippi? (2:26)
What happened to Epaphroditus? (2:26-27)
How did God spare Paul tremendous sorrow? (2:27)
How did Paul demonstrate his selflessness? (2:28)
How were the Philippians told to welcome home Epaphroditus? (2:29-30)
Why were the Philippians told to honor their messenger? (2:30)

How can you be a model of humility and service to other Christians this week?
This week, how can you look out for the interests of the Lord rather than your own interests?