Humanities Homework Help

Part A, watch the Overview video of Philippians and answer the three questions about the video listed below. Part B, write a research paper on the background of Philippians and its author, the Apostle Paul. See information and directions below.

Part A. After you watch this video, answer the questions below

1. Why does Paul say that being in prison has created good?
2. What are some of the situations and dynamics that led to the persecution that Paul and the Philippian church received in Philippi?
3. Describe the ways that Paul encourages the followers of Jesus to deal with fear.

Part B. Now research and write about the background of Philippians and Paul. Write one-two paragraphs about each of these four topics (150-200 words per paragraph). Include Bible citations in APA style formatting, double-spaced, size 12 font.

1. Who is Saul/Paul (describe his historical background, what other books of the Bible he wrote, where he was from, his education)?

• • Read Acts Chapter 9
  • Read LASB profile on Paul, (p 1899 or 1821).
  • Read Galatians 1:11-24 and the LASB notes on Gal 1:13-14, and 1:15-24
  • Read LASB note on Paul’s Credentials (p 2024 or 1955)
  • Read LASB note on Acts 13:9-10 for a description of why Paul was also called Saul.

1. How did Paul wind up in Philippi and how did this church begin? See Acts 16 and LASB note on Phil 1:4-5.
2. What do you know about the Philippians? See LASB note on Phil 2:4.
3. Where was Paul when he wrote to the Philippians and what were his two main purposes in writing to the Philippian believers? See opening notes on the book of Philippians.

Write one-two paragraphs about each of these four topics (150-200 words per paragraph). In your paper, include the answers to the 3 questions about the Philippians video. Also include a cover page, Bible inline citations (i.e. Philippians 1:8, NIV), a reference page (include the LASB) all in APA style formatting (Links to an external site.), double-spaced, size 12 font.

A SAMPLE IS ATTACHED.