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    Philippians — KJV Bible Study Guide

    A free 10-lesson Bible study guide on philippians, 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

    1. Lesson 1 · Philippians 1:1 (KJV)

      Paul and Timothy identify themselves at the beginning of the epistle as the what of Jesus Christ?

      Answer: Servants

      Study note. Paul and Timotheus call themselves 'the servants of Jesus Christ'.

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    2. Lesson 2 · Philippians 1:6 (KJV)

      Paul expresses confidence that He which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until when?

      Answer: The day of Jesus Christ

      Study note. God is faithful to perform His work until 'the day of Jesus Christ'.

      Read Philippians 1:6 (KJV) →

    3. Lesson 3 · Philippians 1:21 (KJV)

      Complete the verse: 'For to me to live is Christ, and to die is ____.'

      Answer: Gain

      Study note. Paul declares that for the believer, death is 'gain'.

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    4. Lesson 4 · Philippians 2:5 (KJV)

      According to chapter 2, what mind should be in the believer?

      Answer: The mind of Christ Jesus

      Study note. Paul exhorts, 'Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus'.

      Read Philippians 2:5 (KJV) →

    5. Lesson 5 · Philippians 2:10 (KJV)

      At the name of Jesus, Paul says that every what should bow?

      Answer: Knee

      Study note. The scripture states 'at the name of Jesus every knee should bow'.

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    6. Lesson 6 · Philippians 2:25 (KJV)

      Which fellow-soldier did Paul send back to the Philippians because he had been sick nigh unto death?

      Answer: Epaphroditus

      Study note. Epaphroditus was Paul's messenger who longed for the Philippians after his illness.

      Read Philippians 2:25 (KJV) →

    7. Lesson 7 · Philippians 3:5 (KJV)

      Of which tribe of Israel was Paul a member?

      Answer: Benjamin

      Study note. Paul describes his heritage as being 'of the tribe of Benjamin'.

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    8. Lesson 8 · Philippians 3:8 (KJV)

      Paul says he counts all things but loss for what reason?

      Answer: The excellency of the knowledge of Christ Jesus

      Study note. He counts all as dung for the 'excellency of the knowledge of Christ'.

      Read Philippians 3:8 (KJV) →

    9. Lesson 9 · Philippians 4:13 (KJV)

      What does Paul say he can do through Christ which strengtheneth him?

      Answer: All things

      Study note. Paul famously writes, 'I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me'.

      Read Philippians 4:13 (KJV) →

    10. Lesson 10 · Philippians 4:22 (KJV)

      Those of whose household send greetings to the Philippians at the end of the letter?

      Answer: Caesar's

      Study note. Paul includes greetings from 'they that are of Caesar's household'.

      Read Philippians 4:22 (KJV) →

    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

    1. Which lesson in this study surprised you the most, and why?
    2. How does philippians point us to Jesus Christ and the gospel?
    3. Pick one verse from the key passages above. How does it shape the way you will pray, read, or live this week?
    4. Who in your life could you share one of these truths with in the next seven days?