Application Questions:
1. Today’s passage is heavily linked to last week’s passage. Go back to Phil. 1:27 and list the commands that Paul gives to the Philippians.
2. Phil 2:5 begins with “Have this attitude”. This refers back to Phil. 2:2-4. Go back to those verses and identify the descriptions of this attitude.
3. Read through Phil. 2:5-8
A. Circle (or highlight, etc.) the three primary actions that Jesus did. (One is something He didn’t do; the other two are things He did do.)
B. Underline the words/phrases that show how Jesus did those things.
4. Read through Phil. 2:9-11
A. Circle the words/phrases that indicate God’s response to what Jesus did.
B. Underline the words/phrases that indicate the impact of God’s response for the world.
5. Why is this passage here? What overall point is Paul making?
Follow the Example of Jesus
Week Five
May 8, 2022 • CR Messer • Philippians 2:5–11
Pursue Christ Above Everything Else
May 29, 2022 • Ryan Hougham • Philippians 3:1–11
Discussion Questions: Review Philippians 3:1-4 - Circle to words and/ or phrases that Paul repeats multiple times here. - Why do you think he is trying to drill these concepts into his reader's minds? Review Philippians 3:5 - Underline the various items in Paul's "confidence list." - What is the common thread in them all? Review Philippians 3:7-8 - Circle the words Paul uses to describe his confidence pre and post-Christ. - If you could put Paul's worth into two opposing categories (3:1-8) what would they be? - List Paul's "boasts" as you have reviewed in this chapter and place them into the two categories. Philippians 3:9-11 - Review our standing in light of our being Christ's. Place a box around the words/ phrases that best describe how we should view our faith in Christ.