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Count it All JoyPhilippians STUDY GUIDEPublished by Precept Ministries of Reach Out, Inc.P. O. Box 182218Chattanooga, TN 37422

All Scripture quotations, unless otherwise indicated, are taken from the NEW AMERICAN STANDARDBIBLE,Copyright 1960, 1962, 1963, 1968, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1975, 1977, 1995 by The LockmanFoundation. Used by permission. (www.lockman.org)

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Beloved,do you long for true joy in your life?Do you feel like your life has no valuethat you are just a number?

Do you believe the darkness of your pastyour sins, your failures, even your shortcomings have made you useless to God? Unredeemable?

Maybe you are a believer who has been convinced by the enemy that you could never really serve God. You believe you are ungifted and too untalented to

possibly be needed in the church.Just as the author of Ephesians prayed, I am praying for you that God will open the eyes of your heart so that you may know what is the hope of Hiscalling on your life.

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COUNT IT ALL JOYPHILIPPIANS STUDY GUIDE 4


Rejoice!Program 1

Grace in ImprisonmentProgram 2

1. Read Philippians chapter 1. Who is the author of this letter? Be sure youve marked references to the author. Whoare the recipients? Mark nouns, pronouns, and synonyms for the recipients in another color (see suggestions in theback of this guide). Then mark key wordsjoyand rejoiceby putting red clouds around them and coloring their cen-

ters yellow (check the back cover for our suggested marking symbols and colors).

2. Where does Paul say he is while writing this letter?

3. Underline imprisonmentwith a squiggly line, then draw three chain links together over the word. How many times isit mentioned in this chapter?

TODAYS TEXT

Philippians 1:22-25, 27-30

CROSS-REFERENCES

James 1:2Philippians 4:4

1 Thessalonians 5:18

Psalm 103:19

Acts 16:1-12

Deuteronomy 8:3

1. Review chapter 1, looking especially at the words you marked. What do you observe about the author?

2. Now look at the verses you marked recipients in. What do you learn about them here?

3. You also marked the key word imprisonmentin the last lesson. What does Paul say about his imprisonment in thischapter?

TODAYS TEXT

Philippians 1

CROSS-REFERENCES

Acts 16:16-30

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Secure in HimProgram 3

Your Love May AboundProgram 4

1. How did Paul identify himself in Philippians 1:1? Read the cross reference in Deuteronomy 15:12-18. What insightdo they give you?

2. What two words in Philippians 1:7give us the reason for and the result of Pauls imprisonment in Acts 16:13-40?What does Paul tell the Philippians about their part in his success in Philippi?

3. What groups of recipients does Paul mention in Philippians 1:1? Read the cross-references in 1 Timothy and Titusunder Wheres that Verse?What does this kind of established leadership tell you about the church in Philippi?

TODAYS TEXT

Philippians 1

CROSS-REFERENCES

Deuteronomy 15:12-181 Timothy 3:1-13; 1:12

Titus 1:5-9

1 Corinthians 15:10

John 15:16; 6:37-39;10:14, 27

Romans 5:15

1. Read Philippians 1:4-11. What emotions did Paul experience as he prayed for the church at Philippi? Why?

2. Observe all the places in this passage where you marked the wordsprayerandpray.What does Paul pray for in verse 9?

3. Draw a red heart over love . When a verse talks about love for God or Christ, color the inside of the heart yellow .

4. What does it mean for love to abound? Who were the Philippians supposed to love? What qualities does Paul prayfor to mark their love?

TODAYS TEXT

Philippians 1:4-11

CROSS-REFERENCES

1 Thessalonians 1:2, 3

Ephesians 4:13

2 Peter 1:2-4; 2

Romans 5:1, 2; 14:10

2 Corinthians 5:10, 14

Romans 14:10

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For the Gospel!Program 51. How does Pauls prayer for the Philippians end in chapter 1 verse 11? What does he pray for the believers to be filled

with? Why is this so important for their lives and ours? Where does the filling come from?

2. Review Philippians 1:12-20. What does Paul want the Philippians to know according to verse 12? What does thismean? How does he explain it in verses 13-16?

3. What impact did Paul have on the guards and people around him while in prison? How is this applicable to your life?

TODAYS TEXT

Philippians 1:11-20

CROSS-REFERENCES

Acts 1:8; 2:311 Corinthians 15:1-4

Romans 4:25

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Double LivesProgram 71. Color every reference in Philippians 1 toJesus Christ, Lord,and their pronouns in yellow. Then mark every refer-

ence to the Holy Spiritwith a purple half triangle and cloud and shade yellow. (See the back of this guidefor suggested symbols and colors, but feel free to pick your own.)

2. What do you observe from markingJesus Christand the Holy Spiritin this chapter? What do you learn about the keyto maintaining a good attitude?

3. What happens when a Christian dies? A non-Christian? (Use the cross-references under Wheres that Verse?)

TODAYS TEXT

Philippians 1

CROSS-REFERENCES

2 Corinthians 5:17, 18

Romans 6:6, 11

Ephesians 1:13, 14


1 Corinthians 15:51-57

Luke 16:22-31

Revelation 20:13

Context is King!Program 61. Read Philippians chapter 1 again and observe every place you mark Gospelwith a megaphone and its pronouns and

synonyms. Who is central to the Gospel? What is the Gospel all about?

2. Now look closely at verses 19-21. What is Paul hopeful about? Why?

3.According to verse 19, what two agents contribute to Pauls deliverance and yours?

TODAYS TEXT

Philippians 1:11-20

CROSS-REFERENCES


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First LoveProgram 91. How do your priorities stack up against Pauls? Who takes first place in your life?

2. What is the best theme for chapter 1? Record it on your Observation Worksheet as well as on the Philippians at aGlancechart at the end of this study.

3. Notice the transition from Philippians 1:29 to Philippians 2. Why did believers in Philippi need encouragement andconsolation? Where did it come from? Is this where youre looking for comfort and strength today?

TODAYS TEXT

Philippians 1:292:3

CROSS-REFERENCES

Revelation 4:9-11

Hebrews 13:4-6

Romans 5:10

Ephesians 3:3, 4, 9

John 17:15-17, 21-23

Dying is Gain?Program 81. Read Philippians 1:21-26. Why did Paul look forward to death?

2. Who was Pauls first love? Who was his second? Where did he put himself in these priorities?

3. Write a big Aover the key words attitudeand mind(since our attitudes are formed in our minds). Continue tomarkjoyand rejoicewith a red cloud filled in with yellow .

TODAYS TEXT

Philippians 1:21-26

CROSS-REFERENCES

Ecclesiastes 8:82 Timothy 3:1-7

Matthew 7:13, 14

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The Mind of Christ!Program 101. Check to be sure youve marked mindand attitudeand their pronouns throughout Philippians 2 with a big A.

Then look back at what you marked and see what you observe about these words.

2. Continue markingJesus Christand pronouns referring to Him in yellow throughout this chapter. List every-thing you learn about Him in these verses.

3. Read Philippians 2:6-8 (see sidebar). In what ways did Jesus emptyHimself? How would you be different ifthis same mind and attitude were yours?

TODAYS TEXT

Philippians 1:292:3

CROSS-REFERENCES

John 8:502 Corinthians 4:5

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People in your Face?Program 11

No More Grumbling!Program 12

1. Review Philippians 1. Now read the first four verses of chapter 2. What hints at the theme for this chapter?

2. Read chapter 2 entirely and check the key words you markedevery reference to joyand pronouns that refer back tothe author (Paul) and the recipients (the church at Philippi). What do you observe about the words youve marked?

3. Read Philippians 2:5-8 again. Remember you wrote a big A over attitudeand mind. What was Christs attitude?How can you have this same attitude today, even toward people who irritate you? What purposes could God havefor them?

TODAYS TEXT

Philippians 12:8

CROSS-REFERENCES

Colossians 1:271 Corinthians 2:14-16

1. Read Philippians 2:1-18 again. In the description of Jesus attitude described in verses 6-8, are there any signs of grum-bling or complaining? What was His attitude toward the humiliation and suffering He endured?

2. Can we expect to be persecuted and suffer as believers? In what sense can suffering be called a grant (granted; liter-ally graced in Greekecharsthe) like believing (1:29)?

3. Observe chapter 2 again. How is the command in verse 14 connected with the promise in verse 13? Does this giveyou hope? Why?

TODAYS TEXT

Philippians 12:8

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Be Like ChristProgram 13

The Goal of LifeProgram 14

1. Review Philippians 2, carefully observing verses 17-24. Why did Paul hope to send Timothy to the church atPhilippi? Make a list of Timothys character traits you observe in this chapter:

2. What word picture that shows commitment to his readers does Paul paint of himself in verse 17? If you began todayto love others like this, what actions would you take?

3. Does Paul anticipate our modern cultures advice to Look out for number one! in verse 21? What priorities thatlead to JOYdoes Paul remind Christians of here?

TODAYS TEXT

Philippians 2:17-24

CROSS-REFERENCES

Acts 16:1-3Philippians 3:17

1. Read Philippians 3 and continue coloring every reference to the author in one color (I suggest blue) and every refer-ence to the recipientsin another (perhaps orange). Make lists of what you learn about both.

2. Continue to markjoyand rejoicein chapter 3. With verse 1 in mind, what keys can you find in the rest of this chap-

ter that tell the secret to true joy?

3. Circle the key word beware. Whom does Paul warn believers to watch out for?

TODAYS TEXT

Philippians 3

CROSS-REFERENCES

Acts 20:25-28

Matthew 7:15

Hebrews 5:12

Psalm 119:104

John 14:6

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Beware of Dogs!Program 151. Again, mark mindwith a big A. What do evil workers set their minds on?

2. Examine your own life. Are you greedy? Do you sometimes act more like a dog with no control overhis appetite than as a child of God re-created in Christs image, indwelt by His Holy Spirit, and des-tined to spend eternity with Him?

TODAYS TEXT

Philippians 3

CROSS-REFERENCES

Isaiah 56:112 Peter 2:1-22

John 17:17

Numbers 22:21-34

Proverbs 26:11

Galatians 2:20

Jude 1:4

Philippians 3:17-21

Jude 1:10, 11

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The Tyranny of ThingsProgram 191. Review Philippians chapter one. What key thing does Paul say robs us of joy in our lives? What application can you

make to your own life?

2. Review chapter two. What robs us of joy? Are you aware of this personally? Can you give some examples from thispast week?

3. Read the first half of Philippians 3 again, noting especially verses 7 and 8. Check to see that youve marked referenc-es to authorand its pronouns and have circled thingswith an orange shaded cloud. Also color righteousnessin blue.What do you observe about Pauls next warning about robbing your joy?

TODAYS TEXT

Philippians 3

CROSS-REFERENCES

Romans 6:3-11

Psalm 27:4

Luke 10:39, 42

Hebrews 12:1, 2

No Confidence!Program 181. Read the first 10 verses of Philippians 3 again. Does this describe the lifestyle of the world today? What about

the lifestyle of the average American Christian? Do we tend to put our faith in and boast in the flesh rather thanin Jesus Christ?

2. In this chapter, be sure to mark attitudeand mindwith a A over the words. Also circle in the fleshin brown.What do you observe?

3. How many credentials does Paul name that he could personally glory in? What does he choose to glory ininstead?

TODAYS TEXT

Philippians 3:1-10

CROSS-REFERENCES

Daniel 2:1; 1:1Jeremiah 25:1-11

Amos 3:7

Hebrews 1:1,2

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Light in DarknessProgram 201. Read Philippians chapter 3. How does Paul express goals he has set for his life? What title does he give Christ and

what significance does it have?

2. Have you lost anything becauseof your faith? How does Paul regard things he has lost? Can Christ fill the bro-ken places and voids?

3. According to Philippians 3:12-14, what does Paul do to know Christ and attain the spiritual maturity hescalled to? Do the people who know you best see these actions in your life?

TODAYS TEXT

Philippians 3

CROSS-REFERENCES

Romans 6:3-11

Psalm 27:4

Luke 10:39, 42

Hebrews 12:1, 2

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Follow Me!Program 21

No Regrets!Program 22

1. Who are your role models? Whom do you most like to imitate?

2. How many Christians you know do you want to imitate? What Christ-like qualities do you see in them?

3. What does Paul say his goal is? How does he plan to do this according to Philippians 3:15? Mark thereforewiththree red dots in the form of a triangle and be sure to write a big A over attitude.

TODAYS TEXT

Philippians 3

1. Read Philippians 3:17-21 again and note Pauls warnings to the Corinthian Christians about many people. Whatare these people like?

2. What does Paul say their end will be?

3. How does behavior change when a person lives every day with his true citizenship in mind?

TODAYS TEXT

Philippians 3:17-21

CROSS-REFERENCES

Revelation 22:12; 12:9-17

1 John 3:1-3; 5:19

1 Corinthians 15:50-57

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Stand Firm!Program 23

A Cure for Worry?Program 24

1. Read Philippians 3 again and picture yourself as a soldier gearing up to go into battle or as a football player receiving hisfinal pep talk before the big game.

2. Why does Paul start chapter 4 with Therefore?Mark it with three red dots that form a triangle. Does this verseconclude chapter 3 or start the next chapters subject?

3. Read through the rest of chapter 4. What can we learn from Pauls personal comments to people in the Philippianchurch?

4. What does Paul specifically ask Euodia and Syntyche to do? Mark harmonywith an A for attitude and explainits importance.

TODAYS TEXT

Philippians 3

CROSS-REFERENCES

Philippians 1:27; 2:162 Corinthians 6:3

1 Thessalonians 2:19; 3:5

1 Corinthians 15:58


1. Read Philippians 4 again, and be sure to mark all references to joyand rejoicingwith a red cloud filled with yellow.Draw a green clock over time phrases like always.

2. Study verses 4-7, which contain a cure for worry. Write down the steps you see in these verses:

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3. Whom are we are supposed to be gentle towardsunbelievers or just those in the Church? Whom do you have moretrouble showing gentleness towards?

TODAYS TEXT

Philippians 4

CROSS-REFERENCES

2 Chronicles 20

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Mind Warfare!Program 251. What guards our hearts and minds according to Philippians 4:7? What do our minds need to be guarded from?

Why?

2. How does Paul start verse 8? What does he mean by this word?

3. What do we need to think aboutaccording to verse 8? See how many you can list from memory: a. b. c. d.

e. f. g.

TODAYS TEXT

Philippians 4

CROSS-REFERENCES

2 Corinthians 10:3, 41 Corinthians 2:16

Matthew 5:27, 28

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Supplying the WorkProgram 271. What does Paul commend the Philippians for in verse 14? What does he mean?

2. According to verses 14-19, what obligation do Christians have to financially support the growth of Godskingdom?

3. Why is Paul seeking a gift from the Philippians? Describe the word picture he applies to their gift. Is it effective?Does it have Old Testament roots?

TODAYS TEXT

Philippians 4

CROSS-REFERENCES

Daniel 2:1; 1:1

Jeremiah 25:1-11

Amos 3:7

Hebrews 1:1,2

Practice ContentmentProgram 261. Read chapter 4 again and mark circumstanceswith a shaky brown line under it. Begin to picture circumstances like

quicksandan unreliable foundation to build your life on.

2. What secret does Paul refer to in Philippians 4:12? How does it relate to his circumstances (given in the context)?

3. Circle anyand everyin verse 12. What eye-opening circumstances that lead to discontent does this verse apply to?

TODAYS TEXT

Philippians 4

CROSS-REFERENCES

1 Thessalonians 5:18Philippians 3:17

1 Corinthians 11:1

2 Timothy 3:2-5

Romans 8:35

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Losing All to Gain ChristProgram 28TODAYS TEXT

Philippians 3:4-8

CROSS-REFERENCES

Daniel 1:1; 2:1Jeremiah 25:1-11Amos 3:7Hebrews 1:1,2

1. Read Philippians 3:4-8 again. How many accomplishments does Paul mention in these verses? Number them in yourObservation Worksheets.

2. What is Paul willing to exchange the whole list for? Another religion? What does he say exactly?

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