Context
Philippians was written to this church
What is the Church of Philippi
Paul gives ____ to God because of the Philippians
thanks
How does Paul tell the Philippians to act?
In a manner worthy of the gospel.
What's one practical way you can shine among others like stars in the sky?
- serving others in little ways, putting others before yourself
- Deciding to step away from something you know is wrong
How many cards are in a standard pack of playing cards?
52
Philippians is this type of book
An Epistle/letter
For to me to live is ____ and to ______.
Christ and to die is gain.
Do nothing out of _______ or ______. Rather, in ________ value others above yourselves, 4 not looking to your _________ but each of you to the ________________.
selfish ambition, vain conceit, humility, own interests, interests of others.
How did Jesus show humility in verses 5-11?
- he made himself nothing
- nature[b] of a servant,
- becoming obedient to death—
even death on a cross!
What is the bodies largest organ?
Your Skin
Paul was in this place when writing Philippians
Prison
Paul frequently talks about the need for the body of Christ to be ____ in one mind in Christ
What is united
What makes us like-minded in Christ?
having the same love, being one in spirit and of one mind.
What does it mean to work out our salvation with fear and trembling?
To live with a reverence and respect for God, knowing what he has done for us and how he continues to love us. It means living in a way that brings glory to God.
What is the only planet in our solar system to rotate clockwise on its axis?
Venus
What is one of the big themes of Philippians
Rejoicing!
Paul rejoices when Christ is proclaimed out of love and out of ____ ambition
What is selfish
What are we bound to experience as we follow christ?
Suffering
For it has been granted to you on behalf of Christ not only to believe in him, but also to suffer for him, 30 since you are going through the same struggle you saw I had, and now hear that I still have.
Who will confess that Jesus is Lord, when he returns?
Everyone, every knee will bow and every tongue confess.
What do you call a group of flamingos?
A flamboyance
This man delivered a letter to the Philippians
Epaphroditus
Why does Paul count living as gain and death as loss?
It is more fruitful and important to spread the gospel of Jesus Christ and help progress others in their faith.
If any _______ from his love, if any ___________ in the Spirit, if any ________ and ________, 2 then make my ____ complete by being ________, having the same ____, being ___ in spirit and of ___mind.
if any comfort from his love, if any common sharing in the Spirit, if any tenderness and compassion, 2 then make my joy complete by being like-minded, having the same love, being one in spirit and of one mind.
How is the word of life important in working out our salvation?
The word of life is the bible and the bible tells us the good news that jesus paid the price for our sins so that we might have a relationship with him. It also tells us how we should respond to this good news.
This large country is the world's leading producer of bananas
India