Philippians - The Reward of Service to Christ is Priceless
Is a class mainly designed for adult students who, while they have an idea of Jesus Christ, they are seeking a more personal and intimate relationship with Jesus Christ and understanding the benefit of being a true and committed servant of Jesus Christ. The goal of this class is to assist each student to gain a greater understanding of the Prison Epistles of The Apostle Paul and how his letters to the Church at Philippi are still relevant to life as a believer today. This Bible study lesson is structured for adults who have had the opportunity to study scripture in some capacity, but who are seeking a more personal and intimate relationship with Jesus Christ. This lesson is structured …show more content…
King Philip of Macedonia captured this town and expanded it, renaming it Philippi and allowed the citizens of this colony to be regarded as citizens of Rome. The Apostle Paul during his second missionary travels arrived in Philippi and began his ministry there. After the conversion of Lydia; the exorcism of a slave girl; and an earthquake, Paul and Silas were imprisoned in Philippi. The book of Philippians is written as a letter of encouragement to the Church at Philippi. Paul reminds the church to grow in knowledge, depth of insight, and strive to be righteous. He shares with them, and we, as readers, what is needed to do to accomplish this. The main themes that continue throughout the book of Philippians are the Apostle Paul 's exhortation to imitate Christ’s example and rejoicing in every circumstance in which one finds …show more content…
Christ 's - Is The Example of Humility. 2:5-16
C. Apostle Paul 's Example of Humility. 2:17-18
D. Timothy 's - An Example of Humility and servanthood. 2:19-24
E. Epaphroditus - An Example of Humility. 2:25-30
Application:
Many time we forget that it is in our humility that we
Philippians Chapter 3: Put On The Mind Of Christ - Philippians 3:1-21
Chapter Summary:
Philippians 3 starts with a warning against placing trust in things that make us look good according to public opinion. Paul refers to his many accomplishments, but considers them useless in comparison to his faith, knowing and serving Jesus Christ.
A. Warning Against Confidence in the Flesh. 3:1-9
B. Exhortation to know Christ. 3:10-16
C. Warning Against Living for the Flesh. 3:17-21
Philippians Chapter 4 - Unfailing Trust in Christ (Stay Focused)
Chapter Summary:
Philippians 4 opens with a reminder to the Philippians to always rejoice in the Lord because rejoicing brings about the peace of God. He also told them “Be careful for nothing; but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.” (4:6-7) Paul again thanks the Philippians for their gifts, mentioning how gifts are fragrant and acceptable offerings to the Lord. Paul ends this letter with some final directions. He tells them that God 's peace will be with them as long as they keep their minds
Is a class mainly designed for adult students who, while they have an idea of Jesus Christ, they are seeking a more personal and intimate relationship with Jesus Christ and understanding the benefit of being a true and committed servant of Jesus Christ. The goal of this class is to assist each student to gain a greater understanding of the Prison Epistles of The Apostle Paul and how his letters to the Church at Philippi are still relevant to life as a believer today. This Bible study lesson is structured for adults who have had the opportunity to study scripture in some capacity, but who are seeking a more personal and intimate relationship with Jesus Christ. This lesson is structured …show more content…
King Philip of Macedonia captured this town and expanded it, renaming it Philippi and allowed the citizens of this colony to be regarded as citizens of Rome. The Apostle Paul during his second missionary travels arrived in Philippi and began his ministry there. After the conversion of Lydia; the exorcism of a slave girl; and an earthquake, Paul and Silas were imprisoned in Philippi. The book of Philippians is written as a letter of encouragement to the Church at Philippi. Paul reminds the church to grow in knowledge, depth of insight, and strive to be righteous. He shares with them, and we, as readers, what is needed to do to accomplish this. The main themes that continue throughout the book of Philippians are the Apostle Paul 's exhortation to imitate Christ’s example and rejoicing in every circumstance in which one finds …show more content…
Christ 's - Is The Example of Humility. 2:5-16
C. Apostle Paul 's Example of Humility. 2:17-18
D. Timothy 's - An Example of Humility and servanthood. 2:19-24
E. Epaphroditus - An Example of Humility. 2:25-30
Application:
Many time we forget that it is in our humility that we
Philippians Chapter 3: Put On The Mind Of Christ - Philippians 3:1-21
Chapter Summary:
Philippians 3 starts with a warning against placing trust in things that make us look good according to public opinion. Paul refers to his many accomplishments, but considers them useless in comparison to his faith, knowing and serving Jesus Christ.
A. Warning Against Confidence in the Flesh. 3:1-9
B. Exhortation to know Christ. 3:10-16
C. Warning Against Living for the Flesh. 3:17-21
Philippians Chapter 4 - Unfailing Trust in Christ (Stay Focused)
Chapter Summary:
Philippians 4 opens with a reminder to the Philippians to always rejoice in the Lord because rejoicing brings about the peace of God. He also told them “Be careful for nothing; but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.” (4:6-7) Paul again thanks the Philippians for their gifts, mentioning how gifts are fragrant and acceptable offerings to the Lord. Paul ends this letter with some final directions. He tells them that God 's peace will be with them as long as they keep their minds