Diving into Philippians- Week 6 Philippians 2:12-18 Lights in the World

{{Im so excited that you are here! Please join us- even if youve missed the first few weeks. You will need a Bible, a journal and pen, colored pencils/pens/highlighters, and a heart to know Gods Word. I recommend first carefully reading through all of Philippians at least once, noting important background information- as this will aid tremendously in your study. And then- dive right in! }}

What a blessing it has been to read of Christs incredible example! I am oh, so humbled as I seek to emulate His attitude. I think this weeks study will be just as humbling, for a couple of verses that I like my children to memorize early on are included. They are verses that I often (really, really often) need to remind myself of. (Can you tell which ones?) Lets dive in and pray that God would continually be working in our hearts! If youre falling behind- dont be discouraged! Just get done as much as you can each day, and then dive in again the next day! Are you ready?

Day 1 Becoming Familiar

Pray God, Your Word is amazing- full of power and truth. Help me to focus on Your Word. Read Philippians 2:12-18. o Focus and read carefully these seven verses. For now, dont stop to interpret every word, but take your time, so that you may become thoroughly familiar with the passage. If while reading you were mentally writing your to-do list- read it again! {Dont forget, that if you have a Study Bible- cover up those commentary notes (just for the first few days). We want to continue to try our best to train our minds to learn and read and discover the original, intended message by looking at the actual words BEFORE looking at what someone else says about those words.} Carefully read Philippians 2:12-18 again (in a different translation if possible). Read Philippians 2:12-18 (at least) one more time- pausing after each verse to answer these questions What is Paul saying? (Re-state the content in your own words.) What is the main point of this verse? What was Pauls original intent in writing this? Why? How does it contribute to the passage, letter and Bible as a whole? And any other relevant -Who? What? When? Where? Why? How?- questions. When youre finished, in your journal (or in the margins of your Bible) jot down any questions you have as well as quick observations from todays study. Choose a verse(s) from Philippians 2:12-18 to memorize this week underline/highlight it in your Bible and write it on a notecard. I chose verse 13 for myself and verses 14 and 15 for my children. Diving into Philippians - OurFamilyForHisGlory.blogspot.com

Day 2 Words, Words, Words

Diving into Philippians- Week 6

Philippians 2:12-18 Lights in the World Pray Lord, Your Word is powerful! Help me understand Your words as I study them today! Carefully read Philippians 2:12-18. Try to discover the original, intended message of these words o Look any unknown words up in a dictionary. o Study each unknown, important, and/or interesting word in its context. (Remember trunk without the surrounding thoughts, you may have thought of an elephant, or a big suitcase like box. This is a great reminder to read each word/verse in its context.) Did you find any clues as to the original meaning of the word(s)? o Look up the original Greek definition(s) of as many words as you would like. Heres one way you can do this (for free) online Go to BibleStudyTools.com (to use their Greek Lexicon). Find Browse the Bible- click it and choose Philippians 2. {Important} Choose either the King James or New American Standard Version. Make sure Strongs Numbers is checked, and scroll to verses 12-18. Click on any of the blue/highlighted words- to read all about the original word. } Use a concordance to find other verses that use the same original word. If using BibleStudyTools.com, after clicking on the blue/highlighted words- look to the right where it says, Word Count. Click on the books of the Bible listed in order to view these verses. Read your memory verse(s) out loud three times, making hand motions as you go.

Day 3 Marking It Up
Pray God, Thank-You for Your Word. Please guide me as I study Your Word today. Read Philippians 2:12-18. In your journal, write out Philippians 2:12-18. o As you are writing, ask God to open your heart to His words. Now, go through Philippians 2:12-18 again- this time using your colored pencils, pens, or highlighters to mark your Bible. Use your actual Bible, the included print-out, or your journal writing. Its helpful to read the passage again for each new group of markings! This will help us to slow down and notice things we hadnt before. Im going to briefly share how I marked in my Bible, but your markings may look completely different (just use a notecard to note your symbols and marking methods for easy reference) o I marked references to God in yellow, and I marked Gods actions with purple- what He has done, what He is doing, and what He will do. o Then, I marked all instructions and commands to the reader with green I marked what we should go and do, and with red I marked what we should stop doing/not do. o I also circled different transitional words, such as- therefore, so, for, but, and This helped me notice links between the words before and after the transitional words. o I marked other things that I wanted to note double underlined all and everything (as these are often important words to note), glad/rejoice- smiley face , salvationgreen hill with cross on top, faith- purple mountain, shine/light- orange shining light, sacrifice- red cloud, fear- squiggle line (like a fear-filled mouth), pure- blue cloud, etc. o And I added some illustrations. In your journal, or right in your Bible, make note of what you are learning. Make your Bible memory verse(s) into a song. Sing to the tune of Take Me Out to the Ball Game. If possible, teach it to a child.
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Day 4 Diving in Scripture

Diving into Philippians- Week 6

Philippians 2:12-18 Lights in the World Pray God, thank You for this time to study Your Word. Speak truth to my heart. Read Philippians 2:12-18 out loud. Today were going to understand Scripture by using other Scripture. o Take a look at and follow the cross references written in your Bible. In your Bible, find the extra little letters written by a group of words find the matching letter on one of the margins in your Bible. Follow the Bible references to other verses/passages with similar wording/thoughts. If your Bible does not contain cross references, or you prefer to do study online, you can go to BibleStudyTools.com. (Most translations include this option.) Make sure the Cross References box is checked. Simply click on the smaller blue numbers slightly above the text- it will take you to the cross-reference verse(s). Click on the reference to read the verse. Follow the cross references from that new verse, or go back to the original passage. Take time to seep in truth as you follow these trails. Review your Bible memory verse(s) by writing it in a prominent place with dry-erase markers on your mirror, with sidewalk chalk on your driveway, etc. Say (or sing) the verse(s) as you write (and again every time you see it today) see how much you can remember without looking.

Day 5 Application
Pray God, Thank You for teaching me and shining truth into my life! Help me to obey You. Listen to Philippians chapter 2- you can find {free} options at BibleSudyTools.com, BibleGateway.com, and FaithComesByHearing.com - or, have someone read it to you. List these questions in your journal, along with any answers you find (You probably will not come up with answers to them all- thats okay, just get in the habit of asking these questions.) o What truths, promises, and/or commands have you recognized? o What have you learned about God? Christ? The gospel? Sin? Salvation? Yourself? o How does this apply to your life? Now, if you would like, you may consult a good commentary (BibleStudyTools.com and BlueLetterBible.org have some good options) to confirm what you have learned. (You could spend many hours in commentariesthere is MUCH wisdom just dont let them replace your Bible. ) In your journal or in the margins of your Bible write Philippians 2:12-18 in your own words. Pray that God would make you a light to the world around you! Share what you are learning as well as your Bible memory verse(s) with someone else. (Id love to hear your thoughts at OurFamilyForHisGlory.blogspot.com.)

Extra
Look up any words you did not get to on Day 2 using a Greek lexicon. Work on any study you did not get to throughout the week. Listen to a sermon on Philippians 2:12-18 DesiringGod.org is one place to start. Join us at Our Family for His Glory with your family, as we dive into Philippians during Family {Bible} Time!! Check out a previous family time we have done on some of these verses Shining Like Stars.
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Philippians 2:12-18 (NIV 1984)

12 Therefore,

Diving into Philippians- Week 6 Philippians 2:12-18 Lights in the World

my dear friends, as you have always obeyednot only in my presence,

but now much more in my absencecontinue to work out your salvation with fear and trembling, 13 for it is God who works in you to will and to act according to his good purpose.
14 Do

everything without complaining or arguing, 15 so that you may become

blameless and pure, children of God without fault in a crooked and depraved generation, in which you shine like stars in the universe 16 as you hold out the word of lifein order that I may boast on the day of Christ that I did not run or labor for nothing. 17 But even if I am being poured out like a drink offering on the sacrifice and service coming from your faith, I am glad and rejoice with all of you. 18 So you too should be glad and rejoice with me.

Philippians 2:12-18 (ESV)

12 Therefore,

my beloved, as you have always obeyed, so now, not only as in my

presence but much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling, 13 for it is God who works in you, both to will and to work for his good pleasure.
14 Do

all things without grumbling or disputing, 15 that you may be blameless and

innocent, children of God without blemish in the midst of a crooked and twisted generation, among whom you shine as lights in the world, 16 holding fast to the word of life, so that in the day of Christ I may be proud that I did not run in vain or labor in vain.
17 Even

if I am to be poured out as a drink offering upon the sacrificial offering of your

faith, I am glad and rejoice with you all. 18 Likewise you also should be glad and rejoice with me.

Philippians 2:12-18 (NASB)

12 So

then, my beloved, just as you have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, it is God who is at work in you, both to will and to work for His good pleasure. all things without grumbling or disputing; 15 so that you will prove yourselves to be

but now much more in my absence, work out your salvation with fear and trembling;
13 for 14 Do

blameless and innocent, children of God above reproach in the midst of a crooked and perverse generation, among whom you appear as lights in the world, 16 holding fast the word of life, so that in the day of Christ I will have reason to glory because I did not run in vain nor toil in vain. 17 But even if I am being poured out as a drink offering upon the sacrifice and service of your faith, I rejoice and share my joy with you all.
18 You

too, I urge you, rejoice in the same way and share your joy with me.
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