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

41 ”The apostles left the high council rejoicing that God had counted them worthy to suffer disgrace for the name of Jesus. 42 And every day, in the Temple and from house to house, they continued to teach and preach this message: “Jesus is the Messiah.”“Yesterday’s passage ended with these words, “They called in the apostles and had them flogged. Then they ordered them never again to speak in the ...  Read More

33 When they heard this, the high council was furious and decided to kill them. 34 But one member, a Pharisee named Gamaliel, who was an expert in religious law and respected by all the people, stood up and ordered that the men be sent outside the council chamber for a while. 35 Then he said to his colleagues, “Men of Israel, take care what you are planning to do to these men! 36 Some time ago the...  Read More