Lectionary Calendar
Monday, December 9th, 2024
the Second Week of Advent
the Second Week of Advent
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Luscombe's Commentary on Selected Books of the NT Luscombe's NT Commentary
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Bibliographical Information
Luscombe, Manly. "Commentary on Philippians 1". Luscombe's Commentary on Selected Books of the NT. https://www.studylight.org/commentaries/eng/mlc/philippians-1.html. 2021.
Luscombe, Manly. "Commentary on Philippians 1". Luscombe's Commentary on Selected Books of the NT. https://www.studylight.org/
Whole Bible (52)New Testament (18)Individual Books (13)
Verses 1-11
1. How to Increase Your Joy
Php_1:1-11
1. KEY WORDS
1 Servants, saints, bishops, deacons
2 Grace, peace
3 Thanks, remembrance
4 Prayer, request
5 Fellowship, gospel
6 Confident, perform
7 Meet, bonds, defence, confirmation, partakers
8 Record, bowels
9 Abound, knowledge, judgment
10 Excellent, sincere, offense
11 Filled, righteousness, glory, praise
2. KEY ISSUES
1 Church organization and authority of bishops and deacons
2 Greetings and salutations - Commands or customs?
3. Gratitude, memory
4 Prayer is asking
5 Fellowship
6 Confidence
7 Meet for the master's use ( 2Ti_2:21 )
8 Bowels of mercy
9 Judging
10 Sincere
11 Fruit of righteousness
3. KEY QUESTIONS
1 What authority do elders have in the local congregation?
2 Are we commanded to greet one another?
3 Why can we remember some things and not remember others?
4 Will God answer every request we make in prayer? Why or why not?
5 How can we have "fellowship in the gospel"?
6 How do we gain confidence?
7 Has the gospel been confirmed?
8 Where is the "seat of emotion" in our body?
9 In what ways does love grow?
10 How can you tell if one is a "phony"?
11 What are the fruits of a Christian?
Verses 12-26
2. Pioneers Wanted
Php_1:12-26
1. KEY WORDS
12 Fallen out, futherance, gospel
13 Bonds, manifest, palace
14 Waxing, confident, bold, speak
15 Preach, envy, strife, good will
16 Contention, sincerely, affliction
17 Set, defense
18 Pretence, truth, rejoice
19 Salvation, supply
20 Earnest, expectation, ashamed, magnified
21 Live, die, gain
22 Flesh, labor, wot
23 Strait, depart, with Christ, far better
24 Needful
25 Abide, continue, faith
26 Abundant
2. KEY ISSUES
12 When bad things happen
13 Everybody knows my problem
14 Confidence
15 Preaching Christ
16 Methods and attitudes in preaching
17 Gospel needs defending
18 Bad preaching can bring good results
19 God answers prayer
20 We must be bold in faith
21 Purpose of life
22 Difficult decisions, hard choices
23 Good, better, best
24 Serving others
25 Spiritual growth = joy of faith
26 Seek to spread joy to others
3. KEY QUESTIONS
12 Why do bad things happen to us?
13 Do we stick our nose in other people's business?
14 How do we get more confidence?
15 What does it mean to preach Christ?
16 Has a sermon made you angry? Why?
17 Should we have religious debates?
18 Can God use my feeble efforts?
19 How does God answer our prayers?
20 Why are some Christians ashamed of the gospel?
21 Why are we here?
22 How do you make those tough choices?
23 How can death be "far better" than living?
24 Explain the difference between "need" and "want".
25 How can you tell if you are growing spiritually?
26 List some ways we could bring joy to others.
Verses 27-30
3. Battle Stations!
Php_1:27-30
1. KEY WORDS
27 Conversation, becometh, affairs, stand fast, striving
28 Terrified, adversaries, perdition
29 Behalf, suffer, his sake
30 Conflict, saw, hear
2. KEY ISSUES
27 Our conversation
28 Do not be afraid
29 Christians will suffer for Christ
30 All have these conflicts inside
3. KEY QUESTIONS
27 What does your lifestyle say about your faith?
28 Why are we afraid of men?
29 Why is there suffering in the world?
30 How can we handle the conflicts in our lives?