Author & Date/Time
This is the author of Philippians
Who is Paul?
Paul was a Roman citizen who persecuted Christians. He had an encounter with Christ on the road to Damascus and became a disciple for Christ, spreading the gospel. He wrote a lot of the New Testament.
Philippians was given this nickname due it's distinction from Paul's other epistles
What is "the epistile of joy?"
Rather than being about correcting and calling out heresy or major church problems, Paul focuses on gratitude, emphasizing personal encouragement and joy.
The book of Philippians was written to this church
What is Philippi?
Paul planted the church of Philippi during his second missionary journey. A strong bond developed between Paul and his converts there.
Philippi was a colony of this powerful ancient empire
What is the Roman Empire?
Philippi was a high-status Roman colony. It was a military and economic hub.
Finish the verse: "I can do all..."
What is "things through Christ who strengthens me?"
This is Philippians 4:13. It is one of the most well known and quoted scriptures.
Paul wrote the letter to the Philippians from this specific location
What is Roman prison?
Paul mentions the "whole Praetorian Guard" and "Caesar's houseld" in Philippians 1:13 and 4:22, suggesting that this was during his Roman imprisonment.
This was the foundation of Paul's optimism
What is faith?
Paul was glad that Christ was being magnified in Philippi. He carried joy because of his faith in Jesus, despite his circumstances.
This was the initial reason Paul wrote to the Philippians
What is "to thank them for a gift?"
Paul thanked the church for sending him a gift and their support, as seen in Philippians 4:10-20. He ended by giving glory to God.
Name one reason Christians faced harassment in Philippi
What is not participating in idol worship, calling Jesus Lord, not practicing rituals?
Christians were commonly persecuted throughout Philippi, which was under Roman authority.
Finish the verse: "Do not be anxious..."
What is "about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God."
This is Philippians 4:6. It is another well known scripture. Paul is telling us to cast us our anxieties to the Lord and instead, praise and be thankful.
Paul planted the church at Philippi around this year
When is 50-51 AD?
Paul planted this church in response to his "Macedonian vision" (Acts 16:9-10). This was the first church in Europe (Acts 16).
This is a specific type of writing Paul did in chapter 2 of Philippians about humility
What is a hymn?
Paul has us consider that joy doesn't ome through pride and glory, but humilty. We are like Christ when we walk in humility.
Paul reminded the Philippians that their true citizenship was in this place
What is Heaven?
Because of the persecution of Christians, Paul encouraged the Philippians to remember that their true citizenship was in Heaven. (Philippians 3:20)
This Roman emperor was worshipped as "Lord and Savior" in Roman culture.
Who is Caesar?
Politics and religion were inseperable. Christians calling Jesus "Lord" was seen as a punishable offense.
Finish the verse: "To live is Christ..."
What is "to die is gain?"
This is Philippians 1:21. Paul is expressing that his joy comes from Christ. If he were to die, he would be with his savior, and as he continues to live, he does fruitful work.
This is the year that Paul wrote this epistle.
When is 60-62 A.D.?
This would have been during Paul's first Roman imprisonment. It is said that he could have been on house arrest at this time.
Name two themes demonstrated in the book of Philippians
What is unity, salvation, humility, joy, salvation?
These topics can be found all throughout the book of Philippians.
The church in Philippi was unique for having done this for Paul
What is giving financial support?
The Philippians consistently and sacrficially gave to Paul's ministry. Paul was very affectionate towards them.
The population of Philippi mainly consisted of these groups
What are Romans, Greeks, and Egyptians?
Philippi was mainly filled with Gentiles. There was only a small percentage of jews. This made it difficult for Christians, because there were no synagouges or places for them to meet.
Fill in the blanks: "in humility, value others ____ ____, not looking to your own interests, but each of you to the interest of the others."
What is "above yourselves?"
Paul is expressing that to have humility is to be like Christ.
Paul was executed this way due to his Roman citizenship
What is decapitation?
Because Paul was a Roman Citizen, he could not be executed via crucifixtion.
The repeated use of the word phroneō (“to think” or “to set one’s mind”) highlights the call for Christians to be:
What is "to be Christ-like" or "Christ-minded."
Paul emphasizes setting our minds on Christ, becoming like him, counting all things joy throughout whatever circumstances we are in.
In the last chapter of Philippians, Paul adresses one problem between these two people within the church
Who are Euodia and Syntyche?
Paul urged these two woman leaders to agree in the Lord, because they had a public disagreement.
Philippi was given this nickname due to it's likeness to Rome
What is "mini-Rome?"
Because of it's likeness to Rome, Philippi donned this nickname. Although full of Gentiles, they were dearly beloved by Paul because of their devotion.
Fill in the blank: "Therefore God also has highly exlated Him and given the name which is above ____ ___ ___, that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of those in heaven, and of those in heaven, and of those on earth, and of those under the earth,"
What is "every other name?"
This is Philippians 2:9-10. This verse is speaking about the power and authority of Christ.