Studying Philippians – week 4

the verses we're studying this week are as follows: Philippians 2:1-4 So if there is any encouragement in Christ, any comfort from love, any participation in the Spirit, any affection and sympathy, 2 complete my joy by being of the same mind, having the same love, being in full accord and of one mind. 3 Do nothing…

Studying Philippians – week 3

Continuing on in our Bible study... Philippians 1:19-30   Yes, and I will rejoice, 19 for I know that through your prayers and the help of the Spirit of Jesus Christ this will turn out for my deliverance, 20 as it is my eager expectation and hope that I will not be at all ashamed, but that…

Thoughts on Philippians

We've been reading and re-reading Philippians 1:12-18 this week. Philippians 1:12-18 The Advance of the Gospel 12 I want you to know, brothers,[e] that what has happened to me has really served to advance the gospel, 13 so that it has become known throughout the whole imperial guard[f] and to all the rest that my imprisonment is…

Studying Philippians – Part 2

Triumph in Trouble (this again has parts taken from Max Lucado's book study on Philippians) But I want you to know, brethren, that the things which happened to me have actually turned out for the furtherance of the gospel, so that it has become evident...my chains are in Christ. Philippians 1:12-13 NKJV Something to think…

Just a few thoughts

on Philippians... did you take the time to read the section I shared from Philippians 1? (first 11 verses) What jumped out at you? Some things that hit me: verses 9 - 10 And this is my prayer: that your love may abound more and more in knowledge and depth of insight, so that you…

Doing a study on…Philippians

I'm finally taking a chance here and posting about something I've wanted to do here...for a long time already. A Bible study. I love to study, especially Bible books. It's so exciting to be able to dig in and discover new truths. I decided to post about my study here on my blog as a…

Baker Compact Biblical Dictionary

I received a copy of this book, the Baker Compact Biblical Dictionary, and agreed to share about it online. I thought it looked like a helpful tool, for Bible studies, but wasn't quite sure what to expect.  You can purchase your own copy here. This book is full of information. However, it wasn't really quite…