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Philippians 4:1-23
Key Verse: 4 Lesson 4
How does Paul plead with the two women and other leaders (2,3)?
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I plead with Euodia and I plead with Syntyche to agree with each other in the Lord. 3
Yes, and I ask you, loyal yokefellow, help these women who have contended at my side
in the cause of the gospel, along with Clement and the rest of my fellow workers, whose
names are in the book of life.
What does Paul teach about the nature and power of prayer (6,7)?
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Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with
thanksgiving, present your requests to God. 7 And the peace of God, which transcends all
understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
3. Think how our Lord Jesus, who displays the aspects of godliness mentioned
in verse 8.
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Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is
pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy
—think about such things.
Why does Paul ask them to practice what they have learned (9)?
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Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me—put it into
practice. And the God of peace will be with you.
2Ti 4:16
At my first defense, no one came to my support, but everyone deserted me. May it
not be held against them.
5. How did Paul experience both times of need (12a; Acts 23:11; 1Co 4:11-13; 2Co
11:23-29)
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I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret
of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty
or in want.
Acts 23:11
The following night the Lord stood near Paul and said, “Take courage! As you have
testified about me in Jerusalem, so you must also testify in Rome.”
1Co 4:11
To this very hour we go hungry and thirsty, we are in rags, we are brutally treated, we are homeless.
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We work hard with our own hands. When we are cursed, we bless; when we are persecuted, we endure
it; 13 when we are slandered, we answer kindly. Up to this moment we have become the scum of the earth,
the refuse of the world.
2Co 11:23
Are they servants of Christ? (I am out of my mind to talk like this.) I am more. I have worked much harder,
been in prison more frequently, been flogged more severely, and been exposed to death again and again. 24 Five times
I received from the Jews the forty lashes minus one. 25 Three times I was beaten with rods, once I was stoned, three
times I was shipwrecked, I spent a night and a day in the open sea, 26 I have been constantly on the move. I have
been in danger from rivers, in danger from bandits, in danger from my own countrymen, in danger from Gentiles; in
danger in the city, in danger in the country, in danger at sea; and in danger from false brothers. 27 I have labored and
toiled and have often gone without sleep; I have known hunger and thirst and have often gone without food; I have
been cold and naked. 28 Besides everything else, I face daily the pressure of my concern for all the churches. 29 Who
is weak, and I do not feel weak? Who is led into sin, and I do not inwardly burn?
Acts 19:8
Paul entered the synagogue and spoke boldly there for three months, arguing persuasively about the
kingdom of God. 9 But some of them became obstinate; they refused to believe and publicly maligned the
Way. So Paul left them. He took the disciples with him and had discussions daily in the lecture hall of
Tyrannus. 10 This went on for two years, so that all the Jews and Greeks who lived in the province of Asia
heard the word of the Lord. 11 God did extraordinary miracles through Paul…
7. What is so wonderful about the relationship between Apostle Paul and the
Philippians (14-20; Lk 6:38)?
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Yet it was good of you to share in my troubles. 15 Moreover, as you Philippians know, in the
early days of your acquaintance with the gospel, when I set out from Macedonia, not one church
shared with me in the matter of giving and receiving, except you only; 16 for even when I was in
Thessalonica, you sent me aid again and again when I was in need. 17 Not that I am looking for a
gift, but I am looking for what may be credited to your account. 18 I have received full payment
and even more; I am amply supplied, now that I have received from Epaphroditus the gifts you
sent. They are a fragrant offering, an acceptable sacrifice, pleasing to God. 19 And my God will
meet all your needs according to his glorious riches in Christ Jesus. 20 To our God and Father be
glory for ever and ever. Amen.
Lk 6:38
Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together
and running over, will be poured into your lap. For with the measure you use, it will be
measured to you.
How does he show concern for them while relating all Christians in Rome to them
(21,22; 1:1; 1:13-16)?
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Greet all the saints in Christ Jesus. The brothers who are with me send greetings. All
the saints send you greetings, especially those who belong to Caesar’s household.
Php 1:1
Paul and Timothy, servants of Christ Jesus, To all the saints in Christ Jesus at
Philippi, together with the overseers and deacons…
Php 1:13
As a result, it has become clear throughout the whole palace guard and to everyone
else that I am in chains for Christ. 14 Because of my chains, most of the brothers in the
Lord have been encouraged to speak the word of God more courageously and fearlessly.
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It is true that some preach Christ out of envy and rivalry, but others out of goodwill. 16
The latter do so in love, knowing that I am put here for the defense of the gospel.
What do you learn from his closing benediction (23; 2Ti 4:22)?
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The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit. Amen
2Ti 4:22
The Lord be with your spirit. Grace be with you.
• What do you learn from this passage about Apostle Paul’s life of faith?