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Philippians 1 · Grade 5

For to Me to Live Is Christ

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Read and Think

The letter opens: Paul and Timothy, servants of Jesus Christ, to all the saints in Christ Jesus who are at Philippi, with the overseers and servants. Paul's thanks overflows. I thank my God whenever I remember you. He prays with joy because of their partnership in the Good News from the first day until now. He is confident of this: he who began a good work in you will complete it until the day of Jesus Christ. He says, I have you in my heart.

Paul prays that their love will keep growing in knowledge and wise judgment, so they can approve what is excellent. Then he explains his situation. He is in bonds, yet he writes that the things which happened to him have turned out rather to the progress of the Good News. It has become evident to the whole palace guard that his bonds are in Christ. Some preach Christ from envy, others from good will. Paul's response is generous: What does it matter? Only that in every way, whether in pretense or in truth, Christ is proclaimed.

Paul faces an uncertain future, yet his hope is steady. For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain. Going to be with Christ would be far better, but remaining would mean fruitful work for their progress and joy in the faith. He calls them, Only let your way of life be worthy of the Good News of Christ. They should stand firm in one spirit and not be frightened by those who oppose them. Paul says it has been granted to them not only to believe in Christ but also to suffer for Him.

Show What You Know

  1. Who else is addressed besides the saints?

  2. What does Paul pray their love will abound in?

  3. How did the palace guard learn about Christ?

  4. How does Paul respond when some preach from envy?

  5. What does Paul say would be far better?

Crossword

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Across

  1. is proclaimed. I ____ in this, yes

Down

  1. pray, that your ____ may abound yet
  2. to live is ____, and to die
  3. to die is ____.

Think About It

  1. Paul says, For to me to live is Christ. What would it look like for Christ to be at the center of your everyday life?

  2. Paul rejoices that Christ is proclaimed even by people with mixed motives. How can you focus on what God is doing rather than on others' faults?

Memory Verse

“For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain.”

Philippians 1:21 (WEB)

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Prayer

Dear God, thank You for the joy of knowing Jesus. Help me . Amen.

Take It Home

For families: talk about these together.

  • How could your words and actions point others to Christ this week?
  • How can Christ be your center?
  • What is one way you could live out this chapter this week?

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