Context
Who is the author of this chapter from the Bible?
The Apostle Paul
In verse 17, whose example Paul tell us to follow?
Model/imitate him and other Christians
Who do we eagerly await from there (Heaven)? (Verse 20)
Our saviour, the Lord Jesus Christ
Who was Paul writing to? (Ko hai na'e tohi ki ai 'a Paula?)
The church of Philippi (The Philippians)
Siasi 'o Filipai
In verse 19, what destiny does Paul tell us enemies of the cross/self indulgent Christians have?
"Their destiny is destruction"
In verse 21, what does Paul tell us Jesus will transform?
Our lowly bodies will be transformed so that they will be like his (Our saviour's) glorious body
Who was ruling over the Philippians during this time?
The Roman Empire
As Christians, where is our citizenship?
"But our Citizenship is in Heaven"
In chapter 4 verse 1, what does Paul tell us to do?
"Stand firm in the Lord"