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PHILIPPIANS
Lesson 1) The God Who Pursues Us - Acts 16:6-34
Lesson 2) An Encouraging Example - Philippians 1:1-11
Lesson 3) Joy in the Worst of Times - Philippians 1:12-30
Lesson 4) The Path of Humility - Philippians 2:1-18
Lesson 5) Servants of Christ - Philippians 2:19-30
Lesson 6) Rejoice in the Lord - Philippians 3:1-11
Lesson 7) Onward to the Goal - Philippians 3:12--4:1
Lesson 8) Stress-free Living - Philippians 4:2-9
Lesson 9) A Guide for Giving - Philippians 4:10-23
Lesson 2) An Encouraging Example - Philippians 1:1-11
Lesson 3) Joy in the Worst of Times - Philippians 1:12-30
Lesson 4) The Path of Humility - Philippians 2:1-18
Lesson 5) Servants of Christ - Philippians 2:19-30
Lesson 6) Rejoice in the Lord - Philippians 3:1-11
Lesson 7) Onward to the Goal - Philippians 3:12--4:1
Lesson 8) Stress-free Living - Philippians 4:2-9
Lesson 9) A Guide for Giving - Philippians 4:10-23
Paul writes to the Philippians that he is "confident
Paul writes to the Philippians that he is "confident
carry it on to completion until the day of Christ
Jesus" (Philippians 1:6). In this study we will Jesus"
(Philippians 1:6). In this study we will discover how
God began the good work in Philippi.
Paul writes to the Philippians that he is "confident
carry it on to completion until the day of Christ
Jesus" (Philippians 1:6). In this study we will Jesus"
(Philippians 1:6). In this study we will discover how
God began the good work in Philippi.
Paul began many of his letters with a prayer of
thanksgiving, but this letter begins with a prayer of
unusually great warmth and affirmation. As you
read this passage, imagine yourself sitting with
Lydia, the slave girl and the jailer as this letter is
opened and read for the first time.
thanksgiving, but this letter begins with a prayer of
unusually great warmth and affirmation. As you
read this passage, imagine yourself sitting with
Lydia, the slave girl and the jailer as this letter is
opened and read for the first time.
In this passage we discover that Paul is writing to
the Philippians from prison. This puts a whole new
perspective on the joyful mood of the letter. While
Paul is writing, he is experiencing what most of us
would describe as awful circumstances. Yet even at
a time like this, Paul's first concern is that Christ is
praised. This passage can teach us to honor Christ
in a difficult situation.
the Philippians from prison. This puts a whole new
perspective on the joyful mood of the letter. While
Paul is writing, he is experiencing what most of us
would describe as awful circumstances. Yet even at
a time like this, Paul's first concern is that Christ is
praised. This passage can teach us to honor Christ
in a difficult situation.
In this study Paul asks us to imitate Christ in his
humility by taking on the attitude of a servant.
humility by taking on the attitude of a servant.
When the Philippians heard that Paul was in prison,
they sent one of their members--a man named
Epaphroditus--to Paul with a gift of money. It was
his job to help Paul in any way necessary .
Epaphroditus returned home carrying the letter to
the Philippians. In this section of the letter Paul
outlines his future plans and explains why he is
sending Epaphroditus back. The passage gives
several beautiful examples of Christian service as
displayed in the lives of Timothy, Epaphroditus, Paul
and the Philippians.
they sent one of their members--a man named
Epaphroditus--to Paul with a gift of money. It was
his job to help Paul in any way necessary .
Epaphroditus returned home carrying the letter to
the Philippians. In this section of the letter Paul
outlines his future plans and explains why he is
sending Epaphroditus back. The passage gives
several beautiful examples of Christian service as
displayed in the lives of Timothy, Epaphroditus, Paul
and the Philippians.
In these verses Paul contrasts his old life of misery
with his new life of rejoicing, and he invites us to join
him in joy.
with his new life of rejoicing, and he invites us to join
him in joy.
Paul uses the language of an athlete preparing for
the biggest race of his life as he describes his
dedication to reaching heaven. In this study Paul
will act as our coach, challenging us to his high level
of devotion to spiritual goals.
the biggest race of his life as he describes his
dedication to reaching heaven. In this study Paul
will act as our coach, challenging us to his high level
of devotion to spiritual goals.
Paul was living with many powerful stressors (he
was in prison, facing possible execution while
defending himself against criticts and heretics
inside the church) yet he seemed to be strangely at
peace. In this study Paul reveals some of the secrets
of his peace.
was in prison, facing possible execution while
defending himself against criticts and heretics
inside the church) yet he seemed to be strangely at
peace. In this study Paul reveals some of the secrets
of his peace.
conventional phrases about the thankfulness of
the recipient and the thoughtfulness of the giver.
In Philippians 4 Paul thanks the Philippians for a gift
of money they sent. However, it is a most unusual
thank you note. First he breaks the conventional
rules by waiting until the very end of the letter to
say thank you. Then he writes as thought he didn't
really need the gift!
the recipient and the thoughtfulness of the giver.
In Philippians 4 Paul thanks the Philippians for a gift
of money they sent. However, it is a most unusual
thank you note. First he breaks the conventional
rules by waiting until the very end of the letter to
say thank you. Then he writes as thought he didn't
really need the gift!