Christ Baptist Church

Summer 2015

Lesson 11

Chapter 4:1-9

Philippians Chap 4:1-9 Don’t Worry, Trust God

Standing Firm v 1-5• How can we follow the call to stand firm (v1) and yet keep running

(Chap 3)?

• What two things does Paul say are needed to settle this disagreement? (Hint: v1 & v4) Does it apply to disagreements between Christians today?

• Who does Paul ask to move this process along?

• What does Paul want everyone to see about the Philippian Christians (v5)?

Philippians Chap 4:1-9 Don’t Worry, Trust God

1. What is worry?

2. What kinds of things do you worry about? Has worry ever accomplished anything good for you?

3. What is the antidote to worry?

4. What are the three conditions we must meet to conquer worry?

Work

Sick

Debt Job

Savings

StressTime management

Bills

Late NightsFear

Worry

Family

Philippians Chap 4:1-9 Don’t Worry, Trust God

Right Praying 4:6-75. When we find ourselves worrying, what

should our first action be? Why? (v6)

6. What is supplication?

7. How can we have peace and not worry in the midst of difficulty? (Phil 4:7, Rom 5:1)

Matt 6:7-8

Rom 15:30,31

Heb 5:7

giving thanks always and for everything to God the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ,,

“And when you pray, do not heap up empty phrases as the Gentiles do, for they think that they will be heard for their many words. 8 Do not be like them, for your Father knows what you need before you ask him.

In the days of his flesh, Jesus offered up prayers and supplications, with loud cries and tears, to him who was able to save him from death, and he was heard because of his reverence.

Adoration Supplication Appreciation Eph 5:20

Philippians Chap 4:1-9 Don’t Worry, Trust God

Right Thinking v 4:88. How can we focus on what is "pure,"

"lovely," and "of good report" while in a world of immorality and corruption?

9. How can we have a built-in "radar" for detecting wrong thoughts?

Ps 19:7-9

take every thought captive to obey Christ.

David’s description of the Law of God7 The law of the Lord is perfect,

reviving the soul;the testimony of the Lord is sure,

making wise the simple;8 the precepts of the Lord are

right, rejoicing the heart;

the commandment of the Lord is pure,

enlightening the eyes;9 the fear of the Lord is clean,

enduring forever;the rules of the Lord are true, and righteous altogether.

2 Cor 10:5

Philippians Chap 4:1-9 Don’t Worry, Trust God

Right Living v 4:910.How is the peace of God a test of whether

we're in the will of God?

Weekly Challenges• Are you harboring a disagreement with a

Christian Brother or Sister?

• How are you handling being anxious?

• Rejoice in the Lord, always!