Stand Fast (Philippians 4:1)

• What does it mean to stand fast?
• Where were they to stand fast (v1)?
• How did Paul show his care for them in this verse (v1)?
• Who would we describe as our joy?

Same Mind (Philippians 4:2-3)

• What does it mean to implore?
• What did he implore Euodia and Syntyche to be (v2)?
• Where was the same mind to be (v2)?
• Do we sometimes need to help others be of the same mind in the Lord (v3)?
• How would we do that?
• What do we know of Euodia and Syntche’s past (v3)?

Short Commands (Philippians 4:4-7)

• How frequently should we rejoice (v4)?
• Does our rejoicing depend on our physical circumstances (v4)?
• How did Paul react in unpleasant circumstances, such as jail or prison?
• How will our gentleness be known to all men (v5)?
• Why are we told to do this (v5)?
• How often should we be anxious (v6)?
• What should we do instead (v6)?
• What needs to be included in our prayers and supplications (v6)?
• How does the peace of God guard us (v7)?

Meditate on these Things (Philippians 4:8-9)

• What does it mean to meditate, is this a casual effort (v8)?
• Who comes to mind when we think of true, just, pure (v8)?
• What happens when we just try to avoid bad things (Matthew 12:44-45)?
• Define each of the things we are to meditate upon.
• Is this how Paul lived (v9)?

Contentment (Philippians 4:10-13)

• What had hindered their care for Paul (v10)?
• How had Paul come to be content (v11)?
• Does our contentment depend on our physical circumstances (v12)?
• Are there limitations on all things (v13)?

Sharing with Paul (Philippians 4:14-20)

• Did the Philippians just share once (v16)?
• Did they limit their sharing to when he was there (v15-16)?
• Why did Paul seek their sharing (v17)?
• Who really supplies our needs (v19)?

Closing (Philippians 4:21-23)

• Were there saints in Caesar's household (v22)?
• How might they have learned the Gospel?

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