“I have learned the secret …”

Peace can be hard to find in our lives today. Our thoughts are assaulted on all fronts: in our finances, in our interpersonal relationships, in our search for truth, and in our own understanding of our identity and goals, causing us to fall into cycles of worry and anxiety. These struggles are nothing new.

In a letter written two thousand years ago, the apostle Paul shares his insights into all of these things. Paul himself is no stranger to difficulties and uncertainties, and yet his message is clear – rejoice! Here is a man who is bound in prison, unable to provide for himself, unable to go where he pleases, facing a very real possibility of death, and yet his words to a young church that he loves dearly are filled with the repeated call to rejoice.

How can he say this? What is his secret to joy? In this study of Philippians, discover the timeless wisdom that can transform your heart and mind as you learn to find joy and peace in Christ, even in difficult circumstances.

Six Lessons Discovering Lasting Joy in Christ

Each lesson takes you deeper into Paul’s letter to the Philippians, exploring how a life centered on Christ gives us a source of joy that reaches beyond our circumstances. Beginning with the historical background of Paul and the Philippian church, you’ll work through the letter chapter by chapter and discover practical truths for living with joy, confidence, and peace in Christ.

Lesson 1 — Come and Help Us
Overview of Philippians + Historical Background in Acts
Bonus Study: Paul’s Salvation Story

Lesson 2 — The Message of Christ
Primary Study: Philippians 1
Bonus Study: The Purpose of Suffering

Lesson 3 — The Humility of Christ
Primary Study: Philippians 2:1–22
Bonus Study: More About Jesus’ Perfect Humility

Lesson 4 — Obedience to Christ
Primary Study: Philippians 2:12–30
Bonus Study: The “One Another” Commands

Lesson 5 — The True Gain of Christ
Primary Study: Philippians 3
Bonus Study: Biblical Background of Circumcision

Lesson 6 — The Peace of Christ
Primary Study: Philippians 4
Bonus Study: Conquering Anxiety

Go Deeper with the Bonus Study Packet

Each of the six lessons includes a corresponding bonus study designed to help you explore important biblical, theological, or practical themes related to your study of Philippians. Scan the QR code provided in the book to access the included downloadable Bonus Study Packet, which contains all six bonus studies.

The Bonus Study Packet also includes printable ESV Scripture text, study charts, and small-group leader tips, providing additional resources for individual or group study.

The ESV text of Philippians is provided in the downloadable Bonus Study Packet rather than in the printed study guide, allowing you to print a copy for marking and observation as you work through the study.

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What You’ll Find in This Bible Study Guide

• Six lessons using the inductive Bible study method, taking you through the historical setting and text of Philippians as you learn to observe, interpret, and apply Scripture
• Five parts per lesson to help you structure your study throughout the week, with Parts 1–4 designed to take approximately 30 minutes each and Part 5 providing questions for small-group discussion
• Six corresponding bonus studies, included in the downloadable Bonus Study Packet, exploring biblical, theological, historical, and practical topics that complement each lesson
• An introduction to inductive Bible study and practical guidance for studying the biblical text for yourself
• Questions that take you directly to Scripture, helping you discover what the biblical text reveals rather than simply being told what it says
• Plenty of space for journaling, recording observations, insights, and personal application
• Printable ESV Scripture text in the downloadable Bonus Study Packet, including the complete text of Philippians for marking and observation as you study
• Small-group discussion questions in every lesson, along with additional leader helps in the downloadable Bonus Study Packet

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Format: Paperback
Pages: 153
Trim Size: 7.44 × 9.69 inches
ISBN-13: 978-1960409096