Philippians is considered the “happy” letter. Paul wrote it while in prison. How could someone be so happy even though they are being tortured, put in stocks, scourged, and chained between guards? How can we be happy even though we have all the stresses and pressures of life on our shoulders? Click on the link below, and study the book for yourself….you’ll learn how to be truly happy in spite of unhappiness
Philippians 4 Paul concludes his “happy” letter in this chapter. It is the last book he ever wrote. We can expect that his last words will be powerful and endearing. 1. If someone you respected said the words in verse 1 to you, how would you feel? 2. Read more…
Philippians 3 There is something powerful about reading someone else’s experience with God. Somehow it motivates and inspires us with hope and confidence that change is possible. This chapter Paul gives us a glimpse into his personal life. See what you can learn from him. 1. What does Paul mean Read more…
Philippians 2 Paul continues his thoughts from the previous chapter, and adds the most powerful model for us to follow. 1. Why does verse one start with the word “therefore”? 2. Paul says “if there is” – and then he names 4 things – what are they, and Read more…
Philippians 1 Paul’s letter to the Philippians is often called the “happy letter”. How can this be when he wrote it from jail? As we study these words, hopefully we can also learn how to be happy in God no matter what is happening. 1. Who wrote this book with Read more…