Application Questions:
1. Read through Phil. 2:12-13
A. Put a box around (or highlight, etc.) the primary command in these verses.
B. Circle the words/phrases that speak to how or why the Philippians should carry out that command.
2. Read through Phil. 2:14-16
A. Put a box around (or highlight, etc.) the primary command in these verses. (This command is very connected to the previous one as we will see in the lesson.)
B. Circle the words/phrases that Paul uses to provide motivation to the Philippians to carry out that command.
3. Read through Phil. 2:17-18
A. Circle any words/phrases that are connected to Paul’s joy.
B. Underline any words/phrases that are connected to the Philippians’ joy.
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