Studying Philippi- Part 1

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Studying Philippi – Part 1

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Thanks for Their Gifts

   What can we learn from what Paul is telling us?


Bible Verse in Review

{Philippians 4 11:13}

    “I am not saying this because I am in need, for I have learned to be content whatever the

circumstances. I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty, I have

learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry,

whether living in plenty or want. I can do all this through him who gives me strength.”


Circumstances – What is going on?


• Paul is explaining his struggles to the Philippians to show how to deal with hardships with joy rather

than sadness. (Didn’t believe his conversion/Beaten-Acts 21:30-31/Stoned/Persecuted-Acts 22:22/Ship

Wrecked-Acts 27:41/Bitten by a viper-Acts 28:3)

• He desires that the Philippians will gain confidence from this – To Proclaim the Gospel Fearlessly.

• Paul was making bold proclamations in the middle of Caesars’ realm


Who are the Philippi?

• The Philippians are a colony of Retired Roman Soldiers

• They met when Paul {on his second journey} was church-planting in Acts 16:11-40

• They became friends and they aided Paul when he was in Prison


What can we learn from this?

• Everyone will experience hardships – and if you are a Christ-Follower

• Life isn’t about riches and things – it’s about relationships and Christ

• We gain strength from Him (God) in which to do the things he requires of us


This is a show of where Paul is at mentally as you can see that he is open to sharing his struggles

and blessings with the Church to show them that – it isn’t an end-all when you have problems.

He wants to relate to the reader and the church so we can feel comfortable in our walk with

Christ.


Not even a Chapter before, Paul cautions them to watch out for Dogs and Evildoers and to not be

tempted into sin.


Summarize what you learned:


• Paul sought to share confidence in Christ with us to trust him in all things

• Rejoice in all things – whatever the circumstances

• Even the people we think are the strongest Christians will have hardships not just a select

few

• You can do all things through Him who strengthens you


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