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WEEK 1 (O) Observation: Figure out what the text is saying. Get the answer from the
BIBLE TRAINING words of Scripture. A Study in the Book of Philippians (I) Interpretation: Figure out the meaning of the text. What did the writer intend to convey?
(A) Application: Prayerfully apply the Reads Philippians 1:1-12. Pray that Jesus opens your passage to your own life. The eyes to the truth of His word as you begin your study. application should flow from the main point of the text.
1. (O) Who wrote this letter? What do Paul and Timothy call themselves?
(A) What does it meant to be “servants of Christ Jesus?
2. Read Acts 9:15 (I) Why would these church leaders call themselves servants instead of asserting their impressive credentials?
(A) What would be different in your interactions with others in your church if you truly thought of yourself primarily as a servant of Christ?
3. (O) To whom is this letter written?
(O) Read Romans 1:7, Col 1:26, and Jude 3. Describe the term “saint”.
(I) Read John 17:20-26 and Gal 2:20. What does the term “in Christ Jesus” mean?