Philippians 1:12 And I want you to know, my dear brothers and sisters, that everything that has happened to me here has helped to spread the Good News. 13 For everyone here, including the whole palace guard, knows that I am in chains because of Christ. 14 And because of my imprisonment, most of the believers here have gained confidence and boldly speak God’s message without fear.15 It’s true that ...  Read More

Philippians 1:3 Every time I think of you, I give thanks to my God. 4 Whenever I pray, I make my requests for all of you with joy, 5 for you have been my partners in spreading the Good News about Christ from the time you first heard it until now. 6 And I am certain that God, who began the good work within you, will continue his work until it is finally finished on the day when Christ Jesus returns...  Read More

Philippians 1:1 This letter is from Paul and Timothy, slaves of Christ Jesus.I am writing to all of God’s holy people in Philippi who belong to Christ Jesus, including the church leaders and deacons.2 May God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ give you grace and peace.Yesterday, we did a lot of the background work for this little letter, but today, I’d like to jump into the exegesis of this text...  Read More

Philippians 1:1 This letter is from Paul and Timothy, slaves of Christ Jesus.I am writing to all of God’s holy people in Philippi who belong to Christ Jesus, including the church leaders and deacons.2 May God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ give you grace and peace.Philippi is located about 9 miles or so inland from the Northern Shore of the Aegean Sea. It became a colony of the Roman Empire ...  Read More

The Epistle to the Philippians is a well-known writing from which most Christians can quote. The top three quotes are listed below: “He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ.” (1:6)“For me to live is Christ and to die is gain.” (1:21)“I can do all things through him who strengthens me.” (4:13)These are great texts from which to memorize and find inspir...  Read More

INTRODUCTIONThe following is a guide to help facilitate discussion between you and the person you’re studying with, or with your Connect Group. Feel free to add, subtract, or change questions to fit the conversation, and pray for the Spirit to lead in all things.OPEN QUESTIONSWhen you get to heaven, aside from Jesus, who is one of the first people you want to talk to and why?  What would you talk ...  Read More