Try to reword the question if your group is having a hard time answering. We recommend working through the book of colossians. Book of philippians overview insight for living ministries. This book includes the philippians reading plan, along with a written introduction and many other helpful elements throughout, many of which are exclusive to this study book. Look at the book is a new online method of teaching the bible. This 12week practical study series from crossway orients the student to the near and far context, key questions, gospel glimpses, wholebible connections, and theological and practical implications for every section of the book of philippians. Here are gospelminded pastors and scholars doing gospel business from all the scriptures. There are study guides and answer helps for each passage. Philippi was the first town in macedonia where paul established a church. Discipleship lessons inductive bible study questions 4 2.
Philippians is a favorite book of the bible for teens of all agesgreat for those who dont know the lord and treasured by those whove walked with him since they were young. Were pleased to offer you this challenging study format for bible study. The purpose is to assist the student in gaining a greater comprehension of the biblical teaching contained. Greetings from paul this letter is from paul and timothy, slaves of christ jesus. Epistle to the philippians read and study the bible online. The epistle of paul to the philippians is one of the prison epistles. The general consensus is that these epistles were written during pauls imprisonment at rome cf. Philippians derives its name from the greek city where the church to which it was addressed was located. Christ, the source of joy and strength macarthur bible studies.
It also shows you what god does for you whenever you choose to put your faith in his son. It offers you a great opportunity for personal growth. The words joy and rejoice are used 16 times in the epistle. Pauls greeting to the philippian christians and his prayer for them.
Philippians is one of pauls four prison epistles phl 1. Discussing and sharing your insights with others is a rewarding and fun way to study. The text is included in the document so you have lots of space to underline, make notes, and so forth. Equip your students to shine as lights in the world, hold fast to the word of life, and count everything as loss because of the surpassing worth of. I am writing to all of gods holy people in philippi who belong to christ jesus, including the church leaders and deacons. This workbook was designed for bible class study, family study, or personal study.
If such is truly the case, then paul wrote philippians around 6163 a. Christ, the source of joy and strength macarthur bible studies macarthur, john f. Bob is a pastorteacher and elder at community bible chapel in richardson, texas, and has contributed many of his bible study series for use by the foundation. The book of philippians challenges christians to remember their true identity as citizens of gods kingdom, especially when faced with difficult circumstances and painful trials. I love the book of philippians, it was that book that was being preached when god called me to leave my secular job and dedicate my life to my family and the work of the ministry. A verse by verse examination of the apostle pauls epistle of joy to the beloved philippian church. Philippians, a study of camp hill church of christ. Watch our overview video on the book of philippians, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. Paul prays for the church to grow in knowledge and depth of insight so we will be filled with the fruit of righteousness.
The book of philippians presents a perspective for us as we live our lives in a fallen world. This knowing the bible series is a tremendous resource for those wanting to study and teach the bible with an understanding of how the gospel is woven throughout scripture. Each study will help your group to understand the text, how we might push. The life jesus invites us into when we follow him is one of sacrifice. A summary, synopsis or recap is a shortened version of the original. Bobdeffinbaugh graduated from dallas theological seminary with his th. The book of philippians was written in approximately a. The book of philippians shows christians how to live jesus. Knowing jesus is a deeply personal and transformative encounter. Heres a bible study quiz from philippians chapters 1 and 2. Of the four prison epistles, paul likely wrote philippians last, near the end of his roman imprisonment in ad 61 or 62. Philippians summary we have detailed a brief summary of the book of philippians for bible study or sunday school lessons. The questions contain minimal human commentary, but instead urge students to study to understand scripture.
It includes a lot of wonderful information about jesus christ that you should know. This study also provides a great format to learn biblical truths we can apply in our daily lives. They typically cover a chapter of the book of philippians. The early church was unanimous in its testimony that philippians was written by the apostle paul see 1. This series of 8 studies will allow you to cover the entirety of the book of philippians. In this eightsession series, jo saxton takes us through philippians. In phillippians, paul thanks the philippian christians for their. Can death be viewed in any other way than as a defeat. The book of philippians free online bible study lessons. For these reasons and others, philippians is a book of the bible that deserves not just our routine reading but our careful study and meditation.
This summary of the book of philippians provides information about the title, authors, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the book of philippians. Address and initial greetingpaul and timothy, bondservants of jesus christ, to all the saints in christ jesus who are in philippi, with the bishops and deacons. Its an ongoing series of 812 minute videos in which the camera is on the text, not the teacher. Over the next four fridays we are going to be studying the book of philippians together. Grace to you and peace from god our father and the lord jesus christ. Upon completion of the study, it is recommended that you discuss your answers and insights with other bible students who also completed the workbook. The world has always been full of trials, disappointments, temptations, fractured friendships, and financial hardships. Behind the text of philippians stands a riveting story shared by paul and the philippian christianswhat we might call the fellowship of the. Paul wrote philippians, in large part, to thank the church for their most recent care and to update them on epaphroditus, who was well and heading back home with the philippian letter. The book of philippians is a powerful letter of encouragement. Note the the leader helps are meant to help you understand the direction of the questions.
The epistle of paul to the philippians was written to the believers in europe in the city of philippi. You will hear john pipers voice and watch his pen underline, circle, make connections, and scribble notes all to help you learn to read gods word for yourself. Pauls greeting to the philippian christians, and his prayer for them. Today we are going to start our first book study on the beat. Philippians bible study for women know jesus and know joy. The grace of our lord jesus christ be with you all.
This fellowshipbond between an apostle, a church, and their messengers is practically everywhere in philippians see 1. How to use this study guide how to use this study guide this study guide is a tool that helps you unpack the book of philippians. Gospel glimpses, wholebible connections, theology, practice, and more. Helping us grasp the apostle pauls gospelcentered exhortation to endurance, this guide explains the biblical text with clarity and passion encouraging us to joyfully imitate christ in the midst of hardship. Each study will help your group to understand the text, how we might push against gods desires as revealed in each passage, and how jesus can help us to embrace his desires. Internally the letter reveals the stamp of genuineness. May god our father and the lord jesus christ give you grace and peace. The epistle to the philippians, one of pauls prison epistles, was written in rome. Because gods word is living and active, we believe the holy spirit is faithful to illuminate our minds as we read scripture. Study guide for philippians 1 by david guzik blue letter bible. Each of the weekly lessons is designed to challenge you to learn the truths presented. The unanimous testimony of the early church was that the apostle paul wrote philippines.
Love god greatly is dedicated to making gods word available to our beautiful community of women and now, women have the incredible opportunity to share gods word with children through this study uniquely crafted for young hearts. Wright to study one of the most joyful and delightful books in the new testament. The book of philippians chapter one workbook eeonline biblestudy. But does sacrificial living mean the christian life should be riddled with sorrow. The book of philippians shows how living as a christian means seeing your own story as a living expression of jesus story.
Use highlighting, underlining, and take notes while you study the bible. All the saints salute you, chiefly they that are of caesars household. Rather they help you to learn the message of the scripture. Even now, prayerfully ponder the last few verses from the first chapter, which aptly summarize pauls aims and themes in philippians. The questions contain minimal human commentary, but instead urge.
Bible study questions on the book of philippians introduction. Paul wrote four epistles when he was in prison, and we have labeled them prison epistles. The apostle paul wrote the letter to express his gratitude and affection for the philippian church, his strongest supporters in ministry. Yet pauls letter to the philippians claims we can discover contentment and joy in the midst of it all by prioritizing. See how knowing jesus leads to knowing joy in your life. This course is designed as an expository study of the epistle to the philippians, taking the student through the entire epistle with cross references to other portions of scripture. They are ephesians, philippians, colossians, and the little epistle to philemon. Paul, and the philippians with him, lived joyfully in the midst of persecution, prison, and poverty. Each week will encourage your group to share stories, study gods word, and support one another through prayer.