Part 1: What makes Philippians so unusual [Philippians 1:1–11]
- Philippians is highly unusual because it is so personal.
- Not a highly organized theological structure but instead an insight into Paul’s heart and deep feelings,
- and an insight into Christ’s emotions toward us.
- Wow, Amazing!
Part 2: Paul shows us how he deals with his own anxiety [Philippians 1:12–30]
- In an intimate way, Paul takes us inside his own inner world and shows how he copes with anxiety.
Part 3: Be captivated by Jesus [Philippians 2:1–11]
- This passage contains the most amazing song about who Jesus is and what he has done.
- Read it and be captivated by his love, and let his mind and heart be in you!
Part 4: Awe and Wonder at God’s Plan for Us [Philippians 2:12–30]
- What on earth does ‘work out your own salvation with fear and trembling’ mean?.
- Is it, ‘Salvation is up to you and be very scared that you don’t make it’?
- It turns out that this ‘problem verse’ is in fact massively encouraging.
Part 5: Making Sense of the Present in Light of the Future [Philippians 3:1–4:1]
- When you look at the foundations of a building, it can be hard to figure out what it’s supposed to be, unless of course you see the architect’s visualization of the final design.
- And so With a few simple ideas, Paul turns everything around so that it makes sense.
Part 6: I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me [Philippians 4:10–19]
- This is such an encouraging verse, but it seems to big. What does ‘all things’ include?
- Learn what it means and how to access this power.
Part 7: Five ways to stand firm [Philippians 4:1–9]
- Paul says “Stand firm in this way...” and then lists five powerful keys to defeating the enemy.
Part 8: God supplies our needs [Philippians 4:10–20]
- God’s heart is to fill you up with blessings from his own rich abundance.
- Catch hold of Paul’s secret for contentment
- and bring a fragrant offering to God, simply because you love him.
Part 9: Philippians: End of series wrap-up [Philippians]
- A quick overview of each part of Philippians with some activites (done in church) to help us focua on what God is saying to us.