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Research Questions Template
Text: Philippians 1:1-30
12 Essential Skills for Great Preaching
/ Wayne McDill / 2006 / B&H
Used by Permission
The purpose of this exercise is to ask questions for
the best research to understand and communicate the
text writer’s original message.
Work from your structural diagram of the text.
Look at your observation for questions to ask.
Number the questions and the answers you
find.
Complete questions before doing your research.
Skip questions that are irrelevant or not
answerable.
Document where you find your research.
Investigative Questions
Who?
What?
1.
Who are the main characters in this text, and what do we know about
them?
The text revolves around two primary characters, Paul and Timothy.
(Philippians 1:1 NIV)
2.
Who are the Holy People of God?
The Holy People of God believe in Christ, commonly known as saints.
(Philippians 1:1 NIV)
3.
Who wrote the letter to the Philippians?
The Apostle Paul wrote the letter to the Philippians. (Philippians 1:1 NIV)
4.
Who was the target readership of this correspondence?
This letter is intended for the Christian community in Philippi. (Philippians 1:1
NIV)
5.
Who was Timothy?
Timothy, a devoted follower of Christ, collaborated closely with Paul in their
shared mission. (Philippians 1:1 NIV)
6.
Who are the Philippians?
The Philippians refer to the group of Christians living in Philippi, to whom this
letter is specifically directed. Philippians 1:1 NIV)
7.
Who is God? Who is Jesus Christ?
Jesus Christ, the Son of God
(Philippians 1:2 NIV)
8.
Who are the guards of the palace?
The passage talks about the "imperial guard," which probably means the
Roman soldiers protecting significant prisoners, such as Paul. (Philippians 1:13
NIV)
9.
Who are the adversaries of the Philippi church?
Although the passage does not directly state who the adversaries are, it implies
that there were people who preached about Christ with questionable intentions.
(Philippians 1:15-17 NIV)
10.
What are the events or acts depicted in this passage?
The passage contains words of appreciation, the mention of Paul being in
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