Questions 4:2-9 Week 9

Philippians 4:2-9

Questions Week 9

1.   What were some of the factors causing stress in the Philippian church?

2.   In verse 2 Paul pleads with Euodia and Syntyche “to agree with each other in the Lord.” What effect do you think their broken relationship was having on the rest of the church?

3.   What might a “loyal yokefellow” do to help these women?

4.   What should be your response to disagreements within your church or fellowship group?

5.   How can rejoicing help to defuse a stressful situation?

6.   How can gentleness be made “evident to all”(v.5)?

7.   What should be the role of prayer in our lives (vv. 6-7)?

8.   What results of prayer does Paul promise?

9.   How can true, noble, right, pure, lovely, admirable, excellent and praiseworthy thoughts help cleanse our minds and restore our tranquility?

                              

                              

10.                What helps you control your thoughts?

11.                In verse 9 Paul tells us that the God of peace will be with us as we practice what we have learned. What have you learned in this passage that you need to put into practice?