Lectionary Calendar
Thursday, November 21st, 2024
the Week of Proper 28 / Ordinary 33
the Week of Proper 28 / Ordinary 33
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Bible Commentaries
Luscombe's Commentary on Selected Books of the NT Luscombe's NT Commentary
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Bibliographical Information
Luscombe, Manly. "Commentary on Philippians 4". Luscombe's Commentary on Selected Books of the NT. https://www.studylight.org/commentaries/eng/mlc/philippians-4.html. 2021.
Luscombe, Manly. "Commentary on Philippians 4". Luscombe's Commentary on Selected Books of the NT. https://www.studylight.org/
Whole Bible (50)New Testament (19)Individual Books (13)
Verses 1-9
10. You Don't Have to Worry!
Php_4:1-9
1. KEY WORDS
1 Beloved, longed, crown, fast
2 Beseech, same, mind
3 Intreat, yokefellow, book of life
4 Rejoice, alway
5 Moderation, at hand
6 Careful, supplication, requests
7 Peace, understanding, keep, hearts, minds
8 Whatsoever, virtue, think
9 Learned, received, heard, seen, do
2. KEY ISSUES
1 Love for fellow Christians
2 Single minded
3 Support and encourage workers in God's Kingdom
4 Rejoice in ALL circumstances
5 Moderation is the key to success
6 The cure for worry
7 Genuine peace and contentment
8 Meditation time
9 Methods of learning
3. KEY QUESTIONS
1 How can I stand fast in the Lord?
2 Is it possible to be of the same mind?
3 How can we help those who labor in the gospel?
4 Can we rejoice in ALL situations of life?
5 In what ways should be we moderate?
6 What is the cure for worry?
7 How does God keep our heart and mind?
8 Is there any value to positive thinking?
9 List the ways we learn from others.
Verses 10-23
11. The Secret of Contentment
Php_4:10-23
1. KEY WORDS
10 Greatly, flourished, careful, opportunity
11 Want, learned, state, content
12 Abased, abound, full, hungry, need
13 Can do, through, strengtheneth
14 Communicate, affliction
15 Beginning, church, communicated, giving, receiving
16 Sent, necessity
17 Desire, gift, fruit, account
18 Odour, sacrifice, acceptable
19 Supply, need, riches
20 Father, glory, ever and ever, Amen
21 Salute, saint, brethren
22 Saints, salute
23 Grace, Amen
2. KEY ISSUES
10 Opportunity + ability = responsibility
11 Contentment
12 Make two lists. A. Abound in: B. Suffer need:
13 Providence of God
14 Sharing with those in need
15 Missionary support
16 Repeat needs vs. temporary needs
17 Who gets the credit
18 Satisfaction
19 God will provide
20 Praise belongs to God
21 How to salute
22 Saints in high places
23 Grace
3. KEY QUESTIONS
10 How can we take advantage of opportunities?
11 What is secret of true contentment?
12 What can lack teach us about abundance?
13 Complete this sentence: Through Christ I can ________.
14 How well do we communicate with the afflictions of others?
15 How are churches to support a missionary?
16 What is the difference between temporary and long-term needs?
17 Who should get the credit?
18 What sacrifices are we making for God?
19 How does God supply my needs?
20 What is a "doxology"?
21 How should we greet one another?
22 Why are there few Christians in high places?
23 How is the grace of Jesus with us?