This final chapter is perhaps the most well known chapter in Philippians. Paul starts out this chapter with a bold admonition to stand firm in the Lord. He has been building to this, giving the Philippians many reasons to press on—but with his previous chapter finished, he asks the Philippians (and us) to stand firm in the Lord and press on to glory.

Philippians 4.1

1 Therefore, my brothers, whom I love and long for, my joy and crown, stand firm thus in the Lord, my beloved.

[ WHAT ] is this passage saying and what is a key truth or thought that we learn?

+ What is Paul concluding?

+ Why does it show about the Philippians that Paul describes them this way?

+ What does it mean to stand firm?

+ What does it mean to be in the Lord?

[ HOW ] is the Lord calling me to action/obedience?

+ Is there sin to confess or a next step to take? How has it gone since last time?

+ Is there something that’s holding you back from standing with Christ?

+ How can you press on so that you can stand firm with Christ?

+ Who is walking with you to assure that you keep your focus on Christ?

[ WHO ] am I walking with and praying for to discover Jesus?

+ What is my next step?