Philippians Bible — KJV Bible Study Guide
A free 10-lesson Bible study guide on philippians bible, drawn entirely from the King James Version. Each lesson opens with a study question, gives the verse reference, and offers a short teaching note. Use it for personal devotions, a small group, or a Sunday school class.
The 10 lessons
Lesson 1 · Philippians 1:20 (KJV)
What did Paul say was his earnest expectation and hope?
Answer: That Christ shall be magnified in his body, whether by life or death
Study note. According to my earnest expectation and my hope, that in nothing I shall be ashamed, but that with all boldness, as always, so now also Christ shall be magnified in my body, whether it be by life, or by death.
Lesson 2 · Philippians 2:3 (KJV)
What did Paul say to do in lowliness of mind?
Answer: Esteem others better than yourselves
Study note. Let nothing be done through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves.
Lesson 3 · Philippians 2:5 (KJV)
What mind did Paul say we should have?
Answer: The same mind that was in Christ Jesus
Study note. Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus.
Lesson 4 · Philippians 2:6 (KJV)
What did Christ do according to Philippians 2?
Answer: Made himself of no reputation, took the form of a servant, humbled himself, and became obedient unto death
Study note. Who, being in the form of God, thought it not robbery to be equal with God: But made himself of no reputation, and took upon him the form of a servant… humbled himself, and became obedient unto death, even the death of the cross.
Lesson 5 · Philippians 3:8 (KJV)
What did Paul count as loss for Christ?
Answer: His former status as a Pharisee — all things
Study note. Yea doubtless, and I count all things but loss for the excellency of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord: for whom I have suffered the loss of all things, and do count them but dung, that I may win Christ.
Lesson 6 · Philippians 3:14 (KJV)
What did Paul press toward?
Answer: The mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus
Study note. I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.
Lesson 7 · Philippians 3:20 (KJV)
Where is our citizenship?
Answer: In heaven
Study note. For our conversation is in heaven; from whence also we look for the Saviour, the Lord Jesus Christ.
Lesson 8 · Philippians 4:8 (KJV)
What are we to think on?
Answer: Whatsoever things are true, honest, just, pure, lovely, of good report
Study note. Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.
Lesson 9 · Philippians 4:11 (KJV)
What did Paul say he had learned?
Answer: In whatsoever state I am, therewith to be content
Study note. I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, therewith to be content.
Lesson 10 · Philippians 4:13 (KJV)
What did Paul say he could do through Christ?
Answer: All things
Study note. I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.
Key verses to memorize
The passages this study returns to most often — pick one or two and commit them to memory this week.
Discussion questions
- Which lesson in this study surprised you the most, and why?
- How does philippians bible point us to Jesus Christ and the gospel?
- Pick one verse from the key passages above. How does it shape the way you will pray, read, or live this week?
- Who in your life could you share one of these truths with in the next seven days?