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A Look at Peace Promises and
What are some of Paul’s messages from prison? Chapter 1:
Chapter 2:
Chapter 3: C H A P T E R
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PHILIPPIANS 4:1-23 Peace with One Another 4:1-3 Peace with the Lord 4:4-9 Peace and Promises in Difficult Circumstances 4:10-19 Final Greetings 4:20-23
A Look at Peace and Promises PHILIPPIANS 4:1-23
During PaulÕs imprisonment, how would you describe his perspective or mindset?
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What enabled Paul to have this perspective?
What are some of the more prominent social causes our culture promotes?
Read Philippians 4:1-5 from the New American Standard Bible (NASB). Identify the commands that have to do with other people and list them in the roof of the diagram below.
What are some action points you could take in response to the commands listed above? Give some practical examples.
In 4:1-11, identify which commands have to do with selfÐÐwhat I need to do, think, or be. List these on the pillars along with the verse references.
Why is it that some people go through the difficult circumstances of life and learn to be content and others just become bitter (4:11-13)?
L I F E C H A N G E Select one or two of the commands most meaningful to you right now. With the commands you have chosen, what does it look like when you are applying that command to your life? What does it look like when you are not?
How do the commands dealing with self relate to one another? To the commands to others?
How do the promises relate to the commands?
What are things that are Òtrue, honorable, right, etc.?Ó What is involved in letting your mind ÒdwellÓ on these things?
What difference will it make in your life if you follow GodÕs commands on how to live in harmony, be at peace, and have a forbearing spirit?
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