Expressing-Philippians 4

This picture just screams rejoice to me. Paul kept telling everyone to rejoice in the Lord. If there is one thing I learned from Paul it was to rejoice, and to be happy in every circumstance. God put Paul in a very hard situation, but look what Paul did. He made the best out of it and affected SO many peoples lives. I cant wait to get to talk to Paul one day in heaven. Philippians is a rejoicing chapter, and I am so glad I got the oppurtunity to study it this summer.

Applying-Philippians 4

• Verse 8 says: "Finally, brethren, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is of good repute, if there is any excellence and if anything worthy of praise, dwell on these things. " I think this is a great verse. I do think or dwell on these things, but the problem is, I think dwell on them when it is most convenient for me. In the hard times, I dont always want to think about these things, I just want to pout. I need to challenge myself so that when the hard times come, I can think on those things. Those things can really make a difference in our walks with Jesus Christ.

Feeling-Philippians 4

• Philippians four makes me feel happy! Although for the Philippians it might have been very sad because their letter was coming to an end. I like how much hope it gives you. It doesnt end sadly. The rejoicing part really meant a lot to me. It is important to rejoice in all circumstances. You might be going through a very hard time, but God knows what he is doing. Sometimes God teaches us lessons from the hard time. When you learn a lesson from God you just want to rejoice. God is so magnificent, and he always makes me want to rejoice!
• This chapter makes me feel safe. It reminds me that I am safe in Gods hands, no matter what. Nothing can ever tare me apart from Gods arms. I think Paul has a great order of writing his letter. He gives the people hope. He doesnt complain about his situation, he cares about the people.

Evaluating-Philippians 4

• Paul has a perfect way of writing the end of his letter. I think he hits many many key points in the Christian walk. There is always something to learn from Paul.
• Rejoicing really sticks out to me in this chapter. I think as part of our world view it is really important to rejoice. It makes us stick out from other people. Other people look at that joy and think something is different about them, in a good way, and want to know what it is.
• In verse 8 if we really stick to thinking on those things, that will make us stick out too. Not only will we stick out, but it will improve our walk with christ personally.

Understanding-Philippians 4

• Paul really cared for the Philippians. He wasn't taking care of them so that he would get rewarded, he genuinely cared about them. When you mentor someone, it should not be for your own interests but for theirs.
• In verse 4 Paul says Rejoice in the Lord. Sometimes we get so caught up in a christian to do list. When we shouldn't have a to do list. We should just do things for the Lord to please Him. It is also very important that we take time to rejoice.
• Prayer is very important in our walk with Christ. It is one of the ways of communication to talk to our Lord. Some people do not take prayer as seriously as they need to.
• Verse 8 is very important. I think it sums up everything that Paul was trying to say. Focus on the things that bring honor to God. Not the things that bring him dishonor.
• Paul really understands the meaning of be thankful and happy in every situation. When Paul says he makes the best out of it, he really means it.

Observing-Philippians 4

• Paul says the Philippians are his joy and crown. This shows how much he cares for them. He constantly is saying that he loves them.
• Rejoice. Paul says to rejoice in the Lord, and that He is near. Rejoicing is so important.
• Paul keeps urging them to pray. Prayer is a VERY powerful thing, I have learned from experience. Paul is very wise in encouraging them to pray so much.
• Verse 8 is SO important.   "Finally, brethren, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is of good repute, if there is any excellence and if anything worthy of praise, dwell on these things. " This verse really sticks out to me as a Christian. We do need to dwell on those things.
• Paul says he has learned to be content in any circumstance.
• Paul is closing his letter in a very good and understandable way.
• Paul says he can do all things through Christ who strengthens him. We all could do more, if we put more trust in God. We really can do anthing with Christ.
• Paul thanks the Philippians at the end of his letter for all that they did for him.
• He closes his letter by saying The grace of Christ be with them. I think that is a very nice way of closing the letter.