Bible 8 - Lesson 12 Test

Why did Paul write to the Philippian church?

• to warn them about false teachers

• to tell them that he was in jail

• to teach them about spiritual gifts

• to encourage them to be joyful

Why did Paul write to the Philippian church?

• to strengthen their faith

• to beg them for money

• to tell them about a new gospel

• to thank them for the gifts they sent him

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.K.6

What did Paul say Christ laid aside when he came to Earth?

• his free will

• his love for us

• his equality with the Father

• his divine privileges

What did Paul say God the Father did after Christ’s resurrection?

• elevated Christ to the place of highest honor

• gave Jesus the name above all names

• restored Israel to the Jewish people

• revealed his plan of salvation to Jesus

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CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

Why did Paul say that his former life in Judaism was worthless?

Answer explanation

Paul had lived under Jewish law, counting on strict obedience to the law to make him right with God. Only faith in Christ can reconcile us with God.

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CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

Check each item Paul told the Philippians to fix their thoughts on.

• what is right

• what is pure

• what is excellent

• what is popular

• what is being talked about

Check each item Paul told the Philippians to fix their thoughts on.

• what is worthy of praise

• what is true

• what is honorable

• what is lovely

• what is currently happening

Tell why Paul was able to be joyful even though he was facing possible execution.

Answer explanation

Paul knew nothing could separate him from Christ, not even death. Even if he died, he would be with his Lord.

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CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Explain why joy and contentment should be characteristics of all believers. Write at least four sentences.

Answer explanation

Joy is quiet confidence of God’s love and presence in our lives. If we are not joyful, our focus might be on earthly things. We are citizens of heaven and should be joyful in looking forward to being with Christ. We are joyful because we know no matter what, we will live with him forever. We can be content with what we have on Earth now because we know that God supplies all our needs. We can be content with what we have when we focus our energy on serving others and considering them better than ourselves.

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3