Bible Study - Philippians 4:4-11

Read Philippians 4:4-11


1. What is the command that Paul gives the Philippians in 4:4? Why do you think that Paul says this?

2. Why is it important that our gentleness or graciousness be shown to those around us?

3. What are the key words in verse 6?

4. What is the reward found in verse 7 from following the commands of verse 6?

5. What eight things in verse 8 are we told to meditate or think on?

6. What were the things that Paul wanted the Philippians to begin to put into practice?

7. In verse 10 which was more important: the fact that the Philippians cared or that they were given the opportunity to show their care?

8. What does the word “content” mean?

9. How was it that Paul was able to be content in all things?
 
 
 
by Justin Kantonen
originally published February 2008