September 12, 2011

Philippians | Meditation

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Please access a bible atlas for the city of Philippi.

Please read through (and meditate on) Philippians (multiple times). The purpose of this reading is not to focus on specific points or even familiar scriptures (i.e. Philippians 1:6, 3:13-14, 4:8, 4:12-13). The focus is understanding the letter to the Philippians as one unit; one letter that shares a number of issues – some lining under a common theme and others that address other specific situations.

After each reading/hearing, consider the love and joy Paul expresses toward the people and his words of instruction. What is his desire within the letter for the Philippians? What were his desires? What words (or themes) continue to resurface within his letter?

Thoughts on mediation:

Dictionary.com references meditation as continued or extended thought; reflection; contemplation. Meditation is not a quick look or read through the passages of scripture. It is a slow, purposed, and intentional view into what is said, who said it, how it applies to its (original) readers, and remembering its truth for practical use. Within the life of a disciple of Jesus, meditation is an important principle as it allows for greater understanding, memorization, and great success in Him.

Study Aids

To assist you within this study, we use a number of bible dictionaries, concordances, and other references. For an explanation of some of the FREE resources we use and how to use them effectively, please see the following link.

The King James Bible is used throughout this study.