# Philippians 4 Bible study questions

> From prison, Paul tells the church to rejoice, not to be anxious but to pray, to think about what is good, and says he has learned to be content.

Source: https://www.lumin.faith/group-questions/philippians-4
10 questions for a small group or a leader. Read the chapter aloud first: https://www.lumin.faith/read/philippians/4.md

## Start here

1. What is something small that always lifts your mood?

## Look: what does it say?

2. What does Paul ask 2 women in the church to do? (Philippians 4:2-3)
3. What does Paul say to do instead of being anxious, and what will follow? (Philippians 4:6-7)
4. What list of things does Paul tell us to think about? (Philippians 4:8)

## Understand: what does it mean?

5. Paul is in prison and says “rejoice” twice. How is that possible? (Philippians 4:4)
6. What is the secret of contentment Paul has learned? (Philippians 4:11-13)
7. Verse 13 often shows up on sports gear. What does it mean here, right after verse 12? (Philippians 4:12-13)

## Live it: what will we do?

8. What are you anxious about? Turn it into a request with thanks right now. (Philippians 4:6)
9. What do you let your mind dwell on most? How does it compare with verse 8? (Philippians 4:8)
10. In what situation do you most need to learn contentment? (Philippians 4:11-12)

## Close in prayer

Pray verses 6 and 7: each person names one worry and one thanks.

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