To Live Is Christ! January 6, 2013 Lesson: Philippians 1:15–26 Key Verse: Philippians 1:21 sdfgdf Introduction Paul writes to “all the saints in Christ Jesus who are at Philippi” (Phil. 1:1). Philippi was named after Philip of Macedon who seized the city in 359 B.C. Philip was the father of Alexander the Great. Philippi ...

The Highest Calling January 27, 2013 Lesson: Philippians 3:12–17 Key Verse: Philippians 3:14  asdf Introduction Paul’s testimony directs our eyes, our very lives, to heaven: “I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus” (Phil. 3:14). Christ Jesus gives his disciples this promise: “Verily, verily, I ...

To be Like Christ January 13, 2013 Lesson: Philippians 2:5–11 Key Verse: Philippians 2:5  adsgar Introduction When we are told that we have transgressed against God, coming short of His glory (Rom. 3:23), we see ourselves bearing the name ‘Ichabod’—one without the glory of God, lacking a true moral character, being made after the ...

The Greatness of Knowing Christ January 20, 2013 Lesson: Philippians 3:7–11 Key Verse: Philippians 3:8  sdfg Introduction Paul’s testimony was: “I count all things but loss for the excellency of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord.” It is the knowledge or the science of Christ Jesus that is most excellent in our history. ...

Of One Mind May 1, 2011 Lesson: Philippians 2:1–11 Key Verse: Philippians 2:5 aaa Introduction As members of Christ’s congregation, we set our eyes upon Him and His Word. In other words, we are of one mind. We may have various differences, but we set our minds and hearts upon our Savior and His ...

Keep on Doing August 22, 2010 Lesson: Philippians 4:4–13 Key Verses: Philippians 4:4, 9 A Introduction Paul has encouraged the saints at Philippi to “stand fast in the Lord,” speaking to them as his dearly beloved brethren. He implores them to “help those women which had labored with me in the gospel,” along ...

We Press Forward August 15, 2010 Lesson: Philippians 3:12–17 Key Verse: Philippians 3:13–14 A Introduction We have a wonderful testimony in Christ Jesus: “He reached down from on high and took hold of me; and drew me out of the deep waters … He brought me forth also into a large place; he delivered ...

Like Christ August 8, 2010 Lesson: Philippians 2:1–11 Key Verse: Philippians 2:5 A Introduction Let us set our eyes upon Christ; for we belong to him, claiming that he is our Lord and Savior. During that night in the upper room, Jesus said, “For this is my blood of the new testament, which is shed ...

For Me to Live is Christ August 1, 2010 Lesson: Philippians 1:12–21 Key Verse: Philippians 1:21 A Introduction Paul writes to the saints in Christ Jesus who are at Philippi; including his concern for his fellow servant Timothy. Philippi was named after Philip of Macedon, who seized the city in 359 B.C. Philip was ...