Lesson Concepts
What is the 'mystery of Christ'?
"Christ in you, the hope of glory." Col 1:27
"I thank my ___ upon every ___ of you."
God, Rememberence (Ph 1:3)
In Colossians 4:3, the Greek word μυστήριον (mystērion) is translated into English.
Mystery
"Children, obey your parents in all things; for this is well pleasing unto the Lord."
Colossions 3:20
DAILY DOUBLE
The PRIMARY person Paul sent to the Philippians church and the PRIMARY person Paul sent to the Colossians church.
Verses that show that people who sin and do evil WILL result in their destruction. This counters the doctrine of universal salvation. Quote or find verses.
Phil 1:28; 3:19
Colo 2:18; 3:5-6, 7, 25
This church was the most financially supportive church.
The Church at Philippi (4:15-16)
Meaning of "nailed to the cross."
Moving from outward obedience to inward change.
Col 2:11-12; Romans 2:28,29; Acts 10:28,34,35 (Lesson 10)
"That at the name of Jesus ___ ___ ___ ___."
every knee shall bow (Phil 2:10)
In Philippians 2:15, the Greek word
κόσμῳ (kosmo) is translated into English.
World (Lesson 8)
"For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain."
Philippians 6:21
This person was sent to help Paul but got deathly sick.
Epaphroditus (Philippians 2:25-27)
The verse (In Philipians/Colossians) that states Jesus is the head (or in charge) of the church. Which counters the doctrine of 'Persona Christi Capitis.' You may quote or find it.
Colossions 1:18: "and He is the head of the body, the church: who is the beginning..."
The letter to the Colossians was also supposed to be read to a second church.
The church of Laodiceans (Col 4:16)
Name at least 3 false teachings leaking into the church at Colossi.
philosophy, traditions of men, not according to Christ, angel worship, rituals/regulations/limitations that Christ/God did not give, ascetic practices. (Col 2:8-23)
"If ye continue in the ___ _____ and _____, and be not moved away from the ____..."
"If ye continue in the faith grounded and settled, and be not moved away from the hope" (Col 1:23)
In Philippians 1:7, the Greek word ἀπολογίᾳ (apologia) is translated into English.
defense (lesson 2)
"Do all things without murmuring and disputing: that ye may be blameless and harmless, the sons of GOD, without rebuke."
Philipians 2:14-15
This fellow worker with Paul would eventually leave the faith.
Demas (Col 4:14, 2 tim 4:10)
The verse(s) (in Philippians/Colossians) imply that we can leave/reject Jesus even after being saved. This counters the doctrine of eternal security/once-saved always saved. Quote or find it.
Col 1:23; 2:4,8,18
Phil 2:12-13; 3:12-14, 18-19; 4:1
This was the subject of Epaphras' prayers for the church members.
"that ye may stand perfect and complete in all the will of GOD." (Col 4:12)
Name at least 3 problems at the church of Philippi.
Selfish and controversy-focused Church teachers, seeking their own desires, evil/deceitful workers, false piety, outward show, flesh-focused and not spirit-focused, some church memebers were not getting along (Phil 3)
"And be found in him, not having mine ___ ____, which is of the ___, but that which is through the ___ of ____, the ____ which is of ___ by ___."
"And be found in him, not having mine own righteousness, which is of the law, but that which is through the faith of Christ, the righteousness which is of God by faith (Phil 3:9)
In Philippians 1:27, the Greek word πολιτεύεσθε (politeuesthe) is translated into English.
"Let your conduct be worthy," but the literal Greek meaning is "live as a citizen." (Lesson 3)
"And you, that were sometime alienated and enemies in your mind by wicked works, yet now hath He reconciled."
Colossions 1:21
Paul's fellow prison buddy.
Aristarchus (Colossions 4:10)
3 separate verses that show that we must live different lives once we accept Christ. Which counters the doctrine of many new age 'Christians.' Quote or find the verses.
Too many to count, but here are some:
Philippians 1:9-11, 27-29; 2:2-5, 12-16; 3:1-3, 7-16, 20; 4:1, 4-9
Colossions 1:6, 8-11, 21-23, 28-29; 2:2-13, 18-23; 3:1-17, 23-25; 4:2-6, 12
These two churches have not seen Paul in person AKA he did not have a chance to visit them.
The Colosse and Laodicea churches(Col 2:1)
The OT verse that Paul quotes (or at least references) in Philippians.
By myself I have sworn,
my mouth has uttered in all integrity
a word that will not be revoked:
Before me every knee will bow;
by me every tongue will swear.
Isaiah 45:23
"___ not ___ to another, ____ that ye have __ ___ the old ___ with ___ ___. And have put ___ the ___ man, which is _____ in _____ after the ___ of him that ___ ___"
Lie not one to another, seeing that ye have put off the old man with his deeds;And have put on the new man, which is renewed in knowledge after the image of him that created him (Col 3:9-10)
In one of the early lessons, we learned that Philippi was Ius Italicum. What did this mean?
The highest possible city designation: same privileges as in Italy; exempt from land/poll taxes; if born there, one was automatically a Roman citizen. (Lesson 1)
"But he that doeth wrong shall receive for the wrong which he hath done: and there is no respect/partiality."
Colossians 3:25
The names of two women who apparently were not getting along.
Euodias & Syntyche (Philipians 4:2)
In one of the books, it specifies that Jesus created 8 specific things.
All things in heaven and earth, both visible and invisible, thrones, dominions, principalities, powers (col 1:16)
This verse tells us that Paul was ministering/sharing the gospel with government officials/members.
Philippians 4:22 "all the saints salute you, chiefly they that are of Caesar's household."