Emmaus Saturday Morning Men’s Bible Study Ý
Copyright 2004 by William Meisheid

Philippians: Chapter 4:1-9                         Saturday, March 20, 2004

Today’s theme: I can do all things.

Scriptural background: 2 Kings 19:31 “For out of Jerusalem will come a remnant, and out of Mount Zion a band of survivors. The zeal of the LORD Almighty will accomplish this.”

Quotes to think about

"I don't wait for moods. You accomplish nothing if you do that. Your mind must know it has got to get down to work." Pearl Sydenstricker Buck (1892-1973), American writer, missionary in China.

"I long to accomplish a great and noble task, but it is my chief duty to accomplish small tasks as if they were great and noble." Helen Adams Keller (1880-1968), American memoirist, lecturer

"God does not judge us by the multitude of works we perform, but how well we do the work that is ours to do. The happiness of too many days is often destroyed by trying to accomplish too much in one day. We would do well to follow a common rule for our daily lives--Do less, and do it better." Dr. Dale E. Turner

Review

1.  Why has God taken hold of you?

 

 

2.  How are those that oppose God different from us?

 

 

3.  If our citizenship is in heaven, does that abrogate our earthy citizenships, such as Paul’s Roman citizenship?


 

Chapter 4:1-9

1Therefore, my brothers, you whom I love and long for, my joy and crown, that is how you should stand firm in the Lord, dear friends!

1.  How should we stand firm in the Lord?

 

 

2I plead with Euodia and I plead with Syntyche to agree with each other in the Lord. 3Yes, and I ask you, loyal yokefellow, help these women who have contended at my side in the cause of the gospel, along with Clement and the rest of my fellow workers, whose names are in the book of life.

2.  What does it mean to agree with each other in the Lord rather than just agree?

 

 

4Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! 5Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. 6Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.

3.  How does gentleness fit in the midst of this statement? Why gentleness?

 

 

 

4.  How are rejoicing in the Lord and in everything presenting our requests to God related?

 

 


 

7And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

4.  What does the peace of God guarantee us?

 

 

 

8Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable--if anything is excellent or praiseworthy--think about such things. 9Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me--put it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you.

5.  Why is it important to focus on noble, right, lovely and pure things? What serious advise is Paul giving us here?

 

 

 

6.  Why is God a God of peace? What makes him so?

 

 

 

Assignment

Read Chapter 4 verses 10-23 and think about what it means to be empowered by Jesus Christ. With his grace working within you, what could you do?

Continue to think about the prayer you are working based on Paul’s example.


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