Category: Philippians

Lesson Overview This is lesson 8 of 8 in Extraordinary Joy, a bible study on Philippians. Main Point of the Passage: Paul thanked the Christians in Philippi for sending him a gift and expressed his dependence on Christ for everything. Main Point of the Lesson: A Christian can be content in any circumstance when we … Continue reading Philippians 4:10–23

Lesson Overview This is lesson 7 of 8 in Extraordinary Joy, a bible study on Philippians. Main Point of the Passage: Paul urged Christians in Philippi to experience the peace of God by submitting their thoughts and actions to Him. Main Point of the Lesson: We can experience the peace of God when we submit our … Continue reading Philippians 4:2–9

Lesson Overview This is lesson 6 of 8 in Extraordinary Joy, a bible study on Philippians. Main Point of the Passage: Paul told the Philippian Christians to follow his example, not the example of those who live for earthly things. Main Point of the Lesson: True Christians live for heaven, not for earthly things. Main Application of … Continue reading Philippians 3:17–4:1

Lesson Overview This is lesson 5 of 8 in Extraordinary Joy, a bible study on Philippians. Main Point of the Passage: Paul urged Christians to join him in his pursuit of Christ above all else. Main Point of the Lesson: Experiencing Christ is the highest goal we can pursue. Main Application of the Lesson: Participants will … Continue reading Philippians 3:8–16

Lesson Overview This is lesson 4 of 8 in Extraordinary Joy, a bible study on Philippians. Main Point of the Passage: Paul warned the Philippian Christians against placing their confidence in their own obedience to the Old Testament Law. Main Point of the Lesson: When we depend on our own obedience to God’s laws, we separate … Continue reading Philippians 3:1-7

Lesson Overview This is lesson 3 of 8 in Extraordinary Joy, a bible study on Philippians. Main Point of the Passage: Paul described the attitudes and actions that it takes to live a life worthy of Christ. Main Point of the Lesson: To live a life worthy of Christ, Christians must imitate Him in our … Continue reading Philippians 1:27–2:30

Lesson Overview This is lesson 1 of 8 in Extraordinary Joy, a bible study on Philippians. Main Point of the Passage: Paul and Timothy prayed with joy for the Christians in Philippi. Main Point of the Lesson: God is the most dependable source of joy. Main Application of the Lesson: Participants will pursue joy in God. … Continue reading Philippians 1:1–11

Lesson Overview This is lesson 2 of 8 in Extraordinary Joy, a bible study on Philippians. Main Point of the Passage: Paul rejoiced that God was advancing the gospel through his difficult circumstances. Main Point of the Lesson: A Christian can find great fulfillment in working diligently to advance the gospel. Main Application of the Lesson: … Continue reading Philippians 1:12–26