Philippian Themes and Theology
A major theme of Philippians, this word appears over a dozen times and starts with "R".
What is rejoice? (Philippians 4:4)
The person whose slave returned to them.
Who is Philemon?
The Jordan River stopped flowing and stood in a heap so these people could cross on dry ground.
Who are the Israelites?
What is the fourth book of the bible?
What is Numbers?
The book where the 10 Commandments are initially presented.
What is Exodus?
Paul says Jesus “did not consider equality with God something to be used to his own advantage,” but took this role.
What is a servant (or slave)? (Philippians 2:7)
The prisoner of Christ Jesus.
Who is Paul?
Samson killed 1,000 men using this odd weapon made from an animal.
What is a donkey’s jawbone?
This animal spoke to Balaam to warn him of an angel blocking the path.
What is a donkey?
This gospel is the shortest of the four and moves quickly through Jesus' ministry.
What is Mark?
Paul tells believers to “work out” this with fear and trembling.
What is your salvation? (Philippians 2:12)
The name of the slave whom ran away from his master.
Who is Onesimus?
At King Belshazzar’s feast, this body part appeared and wrote a mysterious message on the wall.
What is a hand (or finger)?
The number of books in the Old Testament.
What is 39?
This Old Testament book tells the story of a man who lost everything, yet remained faithful to God.
What is Job?
Paul describes his past achievements as this, compared to knowing Christ.
What is garbage (or loss)? (Philippians 3:8)
Paul's "brother" in Christ.
Who is Timothy?
Jesus healed a blind man by making mud with this unexpected ingredient and rubbing it on his eyes.
What is spit (or saliva)?
This is the shortest verse in the Bible.
What is "Jesus wept"? (John 11:35)
This book contains Moses' farewell address to the Israelites.
What is Deuteronomy?
Paul says believers should "shine among them like stars in the sky" as they hold firmly to this.
What is the word of life? (Philippians 2:15–16)
Two of the individuals Paul listed at the end of this letter (final greetings) who have also written other books in the bible.
Who is Mark and Luke?
God provided the Israelites with this flaky food from heaven that appeared on the ground each morning.
What is manna?
She was a Jewish woman who became queen of Persia and saved her people.
Who is Esther?
This Old Testament prophetic book contains a vision of four creatures and wheels within wheels.
What is Ezekiel?