and crown, stand firm in the Lord in this way, dear friends! 2I plead with Euodia and I plead with Syntyche to be of the same mind in the Lord. 3Yes, and I ask you, my true companion, help these women since they have contended at my side in the cause of the gospel, along with Clement and the rest of my co-workers, whose names are in the book of life. 4
in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! 5Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. 6Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. 7And the peace of God, which
all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. 8Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things. 9Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me—put it into
Transcends (verse 7) can have a double meaning. It can mean “beyond” or it can mean “better than”.
Q1 What is your perception of peace of God, that transcends all understanding? Does it have to do with feeling or knowing? Romans 5:1-2 says 1Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, 2through whom we have gained access by faith into this grace in which we now stand. And we boast in the hope of the glory of God.
Q2 Does verse 8 reminds you of the change in your way of thinking? In which sense?
Q3 Focus on verse 9. What is the preferable result of knowing Christ? And what is God’s promise when doing so?
Q4 Summarize why this title of this study was chosen.
