Philippians 1 and 2
Who is the author of Philippians?
Paul
What is the prize in Philippians 3?
To be like Christ (the goal and the prize are the same)
What was the example given for every Godly virtue?
God's Word
What is the most common spoken language in the world?
Mandarin
Which is the largest city in the U.S. by population?
New York City
Describe at least 2 of the circumstances Paul had to face for the sake of the Gospel
House arrest; handcuffed to guard; shipwrecked; almost beaten to death; stoned and left for death
Explain Phil 3:8
Indeed, I count everything as loss because of the surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord. For his sake I have suffered the loss of all things and count them as rubbish, in order that I may gain Christ
All that mattered to Paul was Christ; everything else was not merely less valuable—it was garbage.
According to Paul, what do you need to have spiritual stability?
Godly attitudes leads to Godly thoughts which leads to Godly virtues, and to practice th
How many keys are on a piano?
88
What is the capital of Texas?
Austin
Who is the giver of Joy and who are the recipients?
Gift from God/Holy Spirit; All Christians, all who believe in Christ
How can we not be deceived by false teachers and lies?
by knowing the truth (Bible) so well that we can’t be deceived
We talked about 8 Godly virtues to dwell on. Name 5 of them.
true, honorable, right, pure, lovely, good repute, excellent, worthy of praise
What is the most eaten vegetable in the U.S.?
potato
What was the first U.S. city to receive a subway?
Boston
What is the definition of Joy?
Attitude of delight based on relationship with God or pleasing Him, not on circumstances
We talked about 5 qualities of a True Christian. Name 3 of them.
1. Rejoice in the Lord
2. Exercise discernment
3. Worship in the spirit of God
4. Glory in Christ
5. Put no confidence in the flesh
Why is the mind important to protect?
Because you are a product of your thoughts. What you think in your mind and heart will reflect in your attitude, actions, and your character
Who is favored to win the NBA championship?
Boston Celtics
Where was the first 7-Eleven?
Dallas
What is Spiritual Unity?
a union of believers based on their union with Christ
What does it mean that our citizenship is in heaven?
It means that we are not to fix our eyes and focus our energy and efforts in this world, but to look towards what is eternal. Invest in that.
How can we be content?
Contentment starts with a trust in God's sovereignty and it can only come from God. You need to fill your mind with the right thoughts, and have the right perspective, and you need to pray
What is the most popular anime right now?
Jujutsu Kaisen
Which city produces the most avocados in the U.S.?
San Diego