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The BibleProject Guide for Philippians 9–minute Video

Dr. Matthew S. Harmon Philippians: Rejoice in the Gospel of Jesus Christ

Matthew S. Harmon (PhD, Wheaton College) is Professor of New Testament Studies at Grace College and Theological Seminary in Winona Lake, Indiana. He is the author of numerous books, including commentaries on Galatians, Philippians, 2 Peter, and Jude, and several books on biblical theology, as well as his recent book: How to Study the Bible’s Use of the Bible: Seven Hermeneutical Choices for the Old and New Testaments with Gary Schnittjer (Zondervan 2024). He is the cohost of two podcasts: The Various and Sundry Podcast with John Sloat and The Biblical Theology Briefing with Ben Gladd. 

Dr. Matthew S. Harmon, Philippians, Session 1, Introduction to Philippians

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Dr. Matthew S. Harmon, Philippians, Session 2, Greetings and Gratitude in the Gospel
– Philippians 1:1-11

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Dr. Matthew S. Harmon, Philippians, Session 3, The Progress of the Gospel, Part 1 – Philippians 1:12-18a

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Dr. Matthew S. Harmon, Philippians, Session 4, The Progress of the Gospel, Part 2 – Philippians 1:18b-26

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Dr. Matthew S. Harmon, Philippians, Session 5, Live as Citizens of God’s Kingdom – Philippians 1:27-30

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Dr. Matthew S. Harmon, Philippians, Session 6, Joy Rooted in a Shared Life Produced by the Gospel – Philippians 2:1-4

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Dr. Matthew S. Harmon, Philippians, Session 7, Christ the Exemplar – Philippians 2:5-11 

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Dr. Matthew S. Harmon, Philippians, Session 8, Work Out Your Own Salvation – Philippians 2:12-18

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Dr. Matthew S. Harmon, Philippians, Session 9, Examples of Christlike Mindset, Part 1: Paul’s Coworkers – Philippians 2:19-30 

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Dr. Matthew S. Harmon, Philippians, Session 10, Examples of Christlike Mindset, Part 2: Paul Himself – Philippians 3:1-14 

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Dr. Matthew S. Harmon, Philippians, Session 11, The Call to Imitate Paul and Hiis Coworkers – Philippians 3:15-4:3 

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Dr. Matthew S. Harmon, Philippians, Session 12, Final Exhortations in the Gospel – Philippians 4:4-9 

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Dr. Matthew S. Harmon, Philippians, Session 13, God’s Sufficiency for All Our Needs – Philippians 4:10-23 

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Dr. Matthew S. Harmon -- Philippians Full Text, and Other Languages

Disclaimer:  In order to get the English text, the audio was run through Speech-to-Text software (hence there may be errors). I checked the English, but the truth is I’m an inept editor (hence there may be errors). It was then translated by Google Translate (hence there may be errors).  Hopefully, while not perfect, it will be good enough to be helpful.  Text-to-Speech AI will be the next step in a few months. Thanks for putting up with my limitations, but I hope that this will open up Dr. Harmon’s excellent teaching to other languages and cultural contexts.

Session 1, Introduction to Philippians
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Session 2, Greetings and Gratitude in the Gospel – Phil. 1:1-11
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Session 3, The Progress of the Gospel, Part 1 – Phil. 1:12-18a
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Session 4, The Progress of the Gospel, Part 2 – Phil. 1:18b-26
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Sesion 5, Live as Citizens of God’s Kingdom – Phil 1:27-30
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Session 6, Joy Rooted in a Shared Life Produced by the Gospel – Phil. 2:1-4
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Session 7, Christ the Exemplar – Phil. 2:5-11
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Session 8, Work Out Your Own Salvation – Phil. 2:12-18
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Session 9, Examples of Christlike Mindset, Part 1: Paul’s Coworkers – Phil. 2:19-30
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Session 10, Examples of Christlike Mindset, Part 2: Paul Himself – Phil. 3:1-14
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Session 11, The Call to Imitate Paul and His Coworkers – Phil. 3:15-4:3
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Session 12, Final Exhortations in the Gospel – Phil. 4:4-9 
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Session 13, God’s Sufficiency for All Our Needs – Phil. 4:10-23 
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Session 1, Introduction to Philippians
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Session 2, Greetings and Gratitude in the Gospel – Phil. 1:1-11
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Session 3, The Progress of the Gospel, Part 1 – Phil. 1:12-18a
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Session 4, The Progress of the Gospel, Part 2 – Phil. 1:18b-26
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Sesion 5, Live as Citizens of God’s Kingdom – Phil 1:27-30
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Session 6, Joy Rooted in a Shared Life Produced by the Gospel – Phil. 2:1-4
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Session 7, Christ the Exemplar – Phil. 2:5-11
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Session 8, Work Out Your Own Salvation – Phil. 2:12-18
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Session 9, Examples of Christlike Mindset, Part 1: Paul’s Coworkers – Phil. 2:19-30
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Session 10, Examples of Christlike Mindset, Part 2: Paul Himself – Phil. 3:1-14
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Session 11, The Call to Imitate Paul and His Coworkers – Phil. 3:15-4:3
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Session 12, Final Exhortations in the Gospel – Phil. 4:4-9 
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Session 13, God’s Sufficiency for All Our Needs – Phil. 4:10-23 
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Session 1, Introduction to Philippians
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Session 2, Greetings and Gratitude in the Gospel – Phil. 1:1-11
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Session 3, The Progress of the Gospel, Part 1 – Phil. 1:12-18a
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Session 4, The Progress of the Gospel, Part 2 – Phil. 1:18b-26
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Sesion 5, Live as Citizens of God’s Kingdom – Phil 1:27-30
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Session 6, Joy Rooted in a Shared Life Produced by the Gospel – Phil. 2:1-4
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Session 7, Christ the Exemplar – Phil. 2:5-11
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Session 8, Work Out Your Own Salvation – Phil. 2:12-18
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Session 9, Examples of Christlike Mindset, Part 1: Paul’s Coworkers – Phil. 2:19-30
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Session 10, Examples of Christlike Mindset, Part 2: Paul Himself – Phil. 3:1-14
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Session 11, The Call to Imitate Paul and His Coworkers – Phil. 3:15-4:3
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Session 12, Final Exhortations in the Gospel – Phil. 4:4-9 
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Session 13, God’s Sufficiency for All Our Needs – Phil. 4:10-23 
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Session 1, Introduction to Philippians
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Session 2, Greetings and Gratitude in the Gospel – Phil. 1:1-11
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Session 3, The Progress of the Gospel, Part 1 – Phil. 1:12-18a
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Session 4, The Progress of the Gospel, Part 2 – Phil. 1:18b-26
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Sesion 5, Live as Citizens of God’s Kingdom – Phil 1:27-30
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Session 6, Joy Rooted in a Shared Life Produced by the Gospel – Phil. 2:1-4
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Session 7, Christ the Exemplar – Phil. 2:5-11
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Session 8, Work Out Your Own Salvation – Phil. 2:12-18
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Session 9, Examples of Christlike Mindset, Part 1: Paul’s Coworkers – Phil. 2:19-30
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Session 10, Examples of Christlike Mindset, Part 2: Paul Himself – Phil. 3:1-14
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Session 11, The Call to Imitate Paul and His Coworkers – Phil. 3:15-4:3
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Session 12, Final Exhortations in the Gospel – Phil. 4:4-9 
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Session 13, God’s Sufficiency for All Our Needs – Phil. 4:10-23 
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Session 1, Introduction to Philippians
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Session 2, Greetings and Gratitude in the Gospel – Phil. 1:1-11
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Session 3, The Progress of the Gospel, Part 1 – Phil. 1:12-18a
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Session 4, The Progress of the Gospel, Part 2 – Phil. 1:18b-26
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Sesion 5, Live as Citizens of God’s Kingdom – Phil 1:27-30
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Session 6, Joy Rooted in a Shared Life Produced by the Gospel – Phil. 2:1-4
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Session 7, Christ the Exemplar – Phil. 2:5-11
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Session 8, Work Out Your Own Salvation – Phil. 2:12-18
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Session 9, Examples of Christlike Mindset, Part 1: Paul’s Coworkers – Phil. 2:19-30
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Session 10, Examples of Christlike Mindset, Part 2: Paul Himself – Phil. 3:1-14
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Session 11, The Call to Imitate Paul and His Coworkers – Phil. 3:15-4:3
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Session 12, Final Exhortations in the Gospel – Phil. 4:4-9 
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Session 13, God’s Sufficiency for All Our Needs – Phil. 4:10-23 
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Session 1, Introduction to Philippians
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Session 2, Greetings and Gratitude in the Gospel – Phil. 1:1-11
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Session 3, The Progress of the Gospel, Part 1 – Phil. 1:12-18a
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Session 4, The Progress of the Gospel, Part 2 – Phil. 1:18b-26
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Sesion 5, Live as Citizens of God’s Kingdom – Phil 1:27-30
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Session 6, Joy Rooted in a Shared Life Produced by the Gospel – Phil. 2:1-4
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Session 7, Christ the Exemplar – Phil. 2:5-11
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Session 8, Work Out Your Own Salvation – Phil. 2:12-18
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Session 9, Examples of Christlike Mindset, Part 1: Paul’s Coworkers – Phil. 2:19-30
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Session 10, Examples of Christlike Mindset, Part 2: Paul Himself – Phil. 3:1-14
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Session 11, The Call to Imitate Paul and His Coworkers – Phil. 3:15-4:3
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Session 12, Final Exhortations in the Gospel – Phil. 4:4-9 
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Session 13, God’s Sufficiency for All Our Needs – Phil. 4:10-23 
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Session 1, Introduction to Philippians
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Session 2, Greetings and Gratitude in the Gospel – Phil. 1:1-11
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Session 3, The Progress of the Gospel, Part 1 – Phil. 1:12-18a
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Session 4, The Progress of the Gospel, Part 2 – Phil. 1:18b-26
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Sesion 5, Live as Citizens of God’s Kingdom – Phil 1:27-30
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Session 6, Joy Rooted in a Shared Life Produced by the Gospel – Phil. 2:1-4
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Session 7, Christ the Exemplar – Phil. 2:5-11
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Session 8, Work Out Your Own Salvation – Phil. 2:12-18
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Session 9, Examples of Christlike Mindset, Part 1: Paul’s Coworkers – Phil. 2:19-30
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Session 10, Examples of Christlike Mindset, Part 2: Paul Himself – Phil. 3:1-14
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Session 11, The Call to Imitate Paul and His Coworkers – Phil. 3:15-4:3
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Session 12, Final Exhortations in the Gospel – Phil. 4:4-9 
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Session 13, God’s Sufficiency for All Our Needs – Phil. 4:10-23 
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Session 1, Introduction to Philippians
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Session 2, Greetings and Gratitude in the Gospel – Phil. 1:1-11
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Session 3, The Progress of the Gospel, Part 1 – Phil. 1:12-18a
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Session 4, The Progress of the Gospel, Part 2 – Phil. 1:18b-26
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Sesion 5, Live as Citizens of God’s Kingdom – Phil 1:27-30
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Session 6, Joy Rooted in a Shared Life Produced by the Gospel – Phil. 2:1-4
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Session 7, Christ the Exemplar – Phil. 2:5-11
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Session 8, Work Out Your Own Salvation – Phil. 2:12-18
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Session 9, Examples of Christlike Mindset, Part 1: Paul’s Coworkers – Phil. 2:19-30
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Session 10, Examples of Christlike Mindset, Part 2: Paul Himself – Phil. 3:1-14
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Session 11, The Call to Imitate Paul and His Coworkers – Phil. 3:15-4:3
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Session 12, Final Exhortations in the Gospel – Phil. 4:4-9 
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Session 13, God’s Sufficiency for All Our Needs – Phil. 4:10-23 
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Session 1, Introduction to Philippians
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Session 2, Greetings and Gratitude in the Gospel – Phil. 1:1-11
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Session 3, The Progress of the Gospel, Part 1 – Phil. 1:12-18a
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Session 4, The Progress of the Gospel, Part 2 – Phil. 1:18b-26
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Sesion 5, Live as Citizens of God’s Kingdom – Phil 1:27-30
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Session 6, Joy Rooted in a Shared Life Produced by the Gospel – Phil. 2:1-4
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Session 7, Christ the Exemplar – Phil. 2:5-11
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Session 8, Work Out Your Own Salvation – Phil. 2:12-18
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Session 9, Examples of Christlike Mindset, Part 1: Paul’s Coworkers – Phil. 2:19-30
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Session 10, Examples of Christlike Mindset, Part 2: Paul Himself – Phil. 3:1-14
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Session 11, The Call to Imitate Paul and His Coworkers – Phil. 3:15-4:3
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Session 12, Final Exhortations in the Gospel – Phil. 4:4-9 
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Session 13, God’s Sufficiency for All Our Needs – Phil. 4:10-23 
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Session 1, Introduction to Philippians
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Session 2, Greetings and Gratitude in the Gospel – Phil. 1:1-11
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Session 3, The Progress of the Gospel, Part 1 – Phil. 1:12-18a
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Session 4, The Progress of the Gospel, Part 2 – Phil. 1:18b-26
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Sesion 5, Live as Citizens of God’s Kingdom – Phil 1:27-30
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Session 6, Joy Rooted in a Shared Life Produced by the Gospel – Phil. 2:1-4
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Session 7, Christ the Exemplar – Phil. 2:5-11
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Session 8, Work Out Your Own Salvation – Phil. 2:12-18
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Session 9, Examples of Christlike Mindset, Part 1: Paul’s Coworkers – Phil. 2:19-30
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Session 10, Examples of Christlike Mindset, Part 2: Paul Himself – Phil. 3:1-14
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Session 11, The Call to Imitate Paul and His Coworkers – Phil. 3:15-4:3
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Session 12, Final Exhortations in the Gospel – Phil. 4:4-9 
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Session 13, God’s Sufficiency for All Our Needs – Phil. 4:10-23 
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Session 1, Introduction to Philippians
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Session 2, Greetings and Gratitude in the Gospel – Phil. 1:1-11
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Session 3, The Progress of the Gospel, Part 1 – Phil. 1:12-18a
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Session 4, The Progress of the Gospel, Part 2 – Phil. 1:18b-26
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Sesion 5, Live as Citizens of God’s Kingdom – Phil 1:27-30
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Session 6, Joy Rooted in a Shared Life Produced by the Gospel – Phil. 2:1-4
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Session 7, Christ the Exemplar – Phil. 2:5-11
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Session 8, Work Out Your Own Salvation – Phil. 2:12-18
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Session 9, Examples of Christlike Mindset, Part 1: Paul’s Coworkers – Phil. 2:19-30
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Session 10, Examples of Christlike Mindset, Part 2: Paul Himself – Phil. 3:1-14
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Session 11, The Call to Imitate Paul and His Coworkers – Phil. 3:15-4:3
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Session 12, Final Exhortations in the Gospel – Phil. 4:4-9 
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Session 13, God’s Sufficiency for All Our Needs – Phil. 4:10-23 
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Session 1, Introduction to Philippians
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Session 2, Greetings and Gratitude in the Gospel – Phil. 1:1-11
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Session 3, The Progress of the Gospel, Part 1 – Phil. 1:12-18a
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Session 4, The Progress of the Gospel, Part 2 – Phil. 1:18b-26
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Sesion 5, Live as Citizens of God’s Kingdom – Phil 1:27-30
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Session 6, Joy Rooted in a Shared Life Produced by the Gospel – Phil. 2:1-4
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Session 7, Christ the Exemplar – Phil. 2:5-11
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Session 8, Work Out Your Own Salvation – Phil. 2:12-18
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Session 9, Examples of Christlike Mindset, Part 1: Paul’s Coworkers – Phil. 2:19-30
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Session 10, Examples of Christlike Mindset, Part 2: Paul Himself – Phil. 3:1-14
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Session 11, The Call to Imitate Paul and His Coworkers – Phil. 3:15-4:3
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Session 12, Final Exhortations in the Gospel – Phil. 4:4-9 
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Session 13, God’s Sufficiency for All Our Needs – Phil. 4:10-23 
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Session 1, Introduction to Philippians
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Session 2, Greetings and Gratitude in the Gospel – Phil. 1:1-11
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Session 3, The Progress of the Gospel, Part 1 – Phil. 1:12-18a
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Session 4, The Progress of the Gospel, Part 2 – Phil. 1:18b-26
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Sesion 5, Live as Citizens of God’s Kingdom – Phil 1:27-30
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Session 6, Joy Rooted in a Shared Life Produced by the Gospel – Phil. 2:1-4
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Session 7, Christ the Exemplar – Phil. 2:5-11
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Session 8, Work Out Your Own Salvation – Phil. 2:12-18
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Session 9, Examples of Christlike Mindset, Part 1: Paul’s Coworkers – Phil. 2:19-30
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Session 10, Examples of Christlike Mindset, Part 2: Paul Himself – Phil. 3:1-14
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Session 11, The Call to Imitate Paul and His Coworkers – Phil. 3:15-4:3
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Session 12, Final Exhortations in the Gospel – Phil. 4:4-9 
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Session 13, God’s Sufficiency for All Our Needs – Phil. 4:10-23 
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Best Commentaries on Philippians

  • Matthew Harmon, Philippians: A Mentor Commentary (Mentor, 2015) 
  • Gordon D. Fee, Paul’s Letter to the Philippians (NICNT, 1995). Widely treated as the standard. It reads the letter as a “letter of friendship” and pays close attention to the Spirit and to how the argument holds together.
  • Peter T. O’Brien, The Epistle to the Philippians (NIGTC, 1991). The most thorough treatment of the Greek text. It is still useful for exegesis, though Eerdmans withdrew O’Brien’s commentaries in 2016 over plagiarism concerns. I don’t believe this volume was among those named, but you may want to check.
  • John Reumann, Philippians (Anchor Yale Bible, 2008). Huge in scope and strong on the history of interpretation. It argues that the letter combines several earlier letters.
  • Markus Bockmuehl, The Epistle to the Philippians (Black’s NT Commentary, 1997). Concise and learned. It is very good on the historical setting and on the Christ hymn (2:6–11).
  • Gerald F. Hawthorne and Ralph P. Martin, Philippians (WBC 43, rev. 2004). Strong on text and syntax. Martin’s earlier work on the Christ hymn stands behind it.
  • Moisés Silva, Philippians (BECNT, 2nd ed. 2005). Careful linguistic and exegetical work from a leading Greek scholar.
  • Paul A. Holloway, Philippians (Hermeneia, 2017). Reads the letter as ancient consolation literature. It is the most rigorous work on its Greco-Roman literary context.
  • Stephen E. Fowl, Philippians (Two Horizons, 2005). The best choice if you want theological interpretation, especially on practical reasoning (phronēsis) and friendship.
  • G. Walter Hansen, The Letter to the Philippians (Pillar, 2009). Balanced and readable, and good on the letter’s setting in the Roman colony.
  • J. B. Lightfoot, St. Paul’s Epistle to the Philippians (1868). The classic. Its excursus on the Christian ministry and its notes on the Greek are still cited.

    Also worth consulting: Joseph Hellerman’s Philippians (Exegetical Guide to the Greek NT, 2015) and his Reconstructing Honor in Roman Philippi, Ben Witherington’s Paul’s Letter to the Philippians (2011) for a rhetorical reading, Bonnie Thurston and Judith Ryan’s volume in Sacra Pagina (2005), Morna Hooker’s commentary in the New Interpreter’s Bible, and Lynn Cohick’s volume in the Story of God series (2013).
    Suggestions: For close work on the Greek text, start with O’Brien, Fee and Hellerman. For the historical and literary background, use Bockmuehl, Holloway and Reumann. For theology, Fowl is the best place to start.

Sermon Series by Dr. Timothy Keller

Dr. Timothy Keller preached a 14-sermon series on Philippians at Redeemer Presbyterian Church in New York City, from June 4 to September 3, 1995. Gospel in Life, Philippians – Gospel in Life
the ministry that keeps his sermon archive.

Joy in God’s People (Philippians 1:1–11), June 4, 1995
Joy in God’s Plan (Philippians 1:12–26), June 11
Be Strong and Courageous (Philippians 1:27–30), June 18
Be Humble and Make Peace (Philippians 2:1–5), June 25
Imitating the Incarnation (Philippians 2:3–11), July 2
            Youtube: View video
How We Grow in Christ (Philippians 2:12–13), July 9
Conquering Complaining (Philippians 2:14–18), July 16
Servant Hearts (Philippians 2:19–30), July 23
True Worship (Philippians 3:1–3), July 30
Found in Him (Philippians 3:3–9), August 6
Pressing Forward (Philippians 3:7–14), August 13
Peace in Church and Heart (Philippians 4:1–9), August 20
Peace – Youtube Video (Philippians 4:4-12)
A Contented Life (Philippians 4:10–13), August 27
The Riches of Christ (Philippians 4:14–23), September 3

Sermon Series by Dr. Martin Lloyd Jones

David Martyn Lloyd-Jones (20 December 1899-1 March 1981) stands as one of the most influential figures in 20th-century Reformed evangelicalism. A Welsh Protestant minister, preacher, and medical doctor, he served as minister of Westminster Chapel in London for nearly three decades.
Philippians 3:3 The True Christian Youtube Video,
    Audio from the Mljtrust.org
Philippians 3:7 – An Honest Audit 
      Youtube Video 
       Audio from the Mljtrust.org
Philippians 3:7 Gain to Me… 
        Audio from the MLJTrust.org
Philippians 3:7-8 The Loss of All
        Things, Audio from the
         MLJTrust.org
Philippians 3:8 An Experience of
          Christ, Youtube Video
          Audio from the MLJTrust.org
Philippians 3:8-9 Living in the 
          Light of Christ, Youtube Video
          Audio from the MLJTrust.org
Philippians 3:10-11 A Man in Christ
           Youtube Video
            Audio from the MLJTrust.org
Philippians 3:12-17 Apprehended by
            Christ, Youtube Video
            Audio from the MLJTrust.org
Philippians 3:18-19 Enemies of the
             Cross Youtube Video
            Audio from the MLJTrust.org
Philippians 3L20-21 The People of 
            the Kingdom Youtube Video
            Audio from the MLJTrust.org
Philippians 3:21 The Christian
             Message Youtube Video
            Audio from the MLJTrust.org

Sermon Series by Alistair Begg

 

He is the former senior pastor of Parkside Church in
Cleveland, Ohio. He leads ‘’Truth for Life,” a preaching and teaching ministry
that broadcasts his sermons daily to more than 1,800 radio stations in North
America. Begg is the author and editor of numerous books. Begg has
received several honorary degrees, including Doctor of Divinity degrees from
Westminster Theological Seminary (May 28, 2009) and from Grove City College in
Grove City, Pennsylvania (May 16, 2015). Video series on Philippians made available by TruthforLife.org. 

Philippians 1:1-6 Partners in the Gospel, Youtube Video
Philippians 1:7-11 Feelings and Longings, Youtube Video
Philippians 1:12-18 Christ is Preached, Youtube Video
Philippians 1:18-26 Desires and Necessities, Youtube Video
Philippians 1:27-30 Take a Stand, Youtube Video
Philippians 2:1-4 Living in Harmony, Youtube Video
Philippians 2:5-8, The Attitude of Christ, Youtube Video
Philippians 2:9-11, Name above Every Name, Youtube Video
Philippians 2:19-30, That’s What Friends Are, Youtube Video
Philippians 3:1-11, Righteousness from God, Youtube Video
Philippians 3:4-11, I Want to Know Christ, Youtube Video
Philippians 3:12-16, Christian Maturity, Youtube Video
Philippians 3:17-4:1, Where Do I Belong? Youtube Video
Philippians 4:2-7, Love, Joy, Peace, Youtube Video
Philippians 4:1-9, The Power of Proper Thinking, Youtube Video
Philippians 4:8-9, Learning for Living, Youtube Video
Philippians 4:10-13, The Secret of Contentment, Youtube Video
Philippians 4:14-23, Spiritual Investing-Part 1, Youtube Video
Philippians 4:14-23, Spiritual Investing-Part 2, Youtube Video

 

Quizlet Multiple Choice Questions on Philippians

Philippians 1 Questions – 51 questions 
Philippians 2 Questions – 52 questions
Philippians 3 Questions – 40 questions 
Philippians 4 Questions – 35 questions

Key Memory Verses

Philippians 1

               1:6 –      NIV: being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.
                              ESV: And I am sure of this, that he who began a good work in you will bring it to completion at the day of Jesus Christ.

               1:9 –      NIV: And this is my prayer: that your love may abound more and more in knowledge and depth of insight
                              ESV: And it is my prayer that your love may abound more and more, with knowledge and all discernment

               1:10-11 –  NIV: so that you may be able to discern what is best and may be pure and blameless for the day of Christ, 11 filled with the fruit of righteousness that comes through Jesus Christ—to the glory and praise of God.
                              ESV: so that you may approve what is excellent, and so be pure and blameless for the day of Christ, 11 filled with the fruit of righteousness that comes through Jesus Christ, to the glory and praise of God.

               `1:21 –  NIV: For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain.
                              ESV: For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain.

 

               1:23-24 –  NIV:  I am torn between the two: I desire to depart and be with Christ, which is better by far; 24 but it is more necessary for you that I remain in the body.
                              ESV:  I am hard pressed between the two. My desire is to depart and be with Christ, for that is far better. 24 But to remain in the flesh is more necessary on your account.

Philippians 2

              2:3 –     NIV:      Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves,
                          ESV: Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves

               2:5-11 –   NIV: In your relationships with one another, have the same mindset as Christ Jesus: 6 Who, being in very nature God, did not consider equality with God something to be used to his own advantage; 7 rather, he made himself nothing by taking the very nature of a servant,    being made in human likeness. 8 And being found in appearance as a man, he humbled himself by becoming obedient to death—even death on a cross! 9 Therefore God exalted him to the highest place and gave him the name that is above every name, 10 that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, 11 and every tongue acknowledge that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.
                    ESV: Have this mind among yourselves, which is yours in Christ Jesus, 6 who, though he was in the form of God, did not count equality with God a thing to be grasped, 7 but emptied himself, by taking the form of a servant, being born in the likeness of men. 8 And being found in human form, he humbled himself by becoming obedient to the point of death, even death on a cross. 9 Therefore God has highly exalted him and bestowed on him the name that is above every name, 10 so that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, 11 and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.

               2:13 –   NIV: for it is God who works in you to will and to act in order to fulfill his good purpose.
                            ESV: or it is God who works in you, both to will and to work for his good pleasure.

Philippians 3

              3:7-8 –  NIV:  But whatever were gains to me I now consider loss for the sake of Christ. 8 What is more, I consider everything a loss because of the surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord, for whose sake I have lost all things. I consider them garbage, that I may gain Christ
                           ESV: But whatever gain I had, I counted as loss for the sake of Christ. 8 Indeed, I count everything as loss because of the surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord. For his sake I have suffered the loss of all things and count them as rubbish, in order that I may gain Christ

               3:10 –  NIV: I want to know Christ—yes, to know the power of his resurrection and participation in his sufferings, becoming like him in his death,
                          ESV: that I may know him and the power of his resurrection, and may share his sufferings, becoming like him in his death,

               3:13 – NIV: Brothers and sisters, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead,
                         ESV: Brothers, I do not consider that I have made it my own. But one thing I do: forgetting what lies behind and straining forward to what lies ahead,

               3:20 – NIV:  But our citizenship is in heaven. And we eagerly await a Savior from there, the Lord Jesus Christ,
                          ESV: But our citizenship is in heaven, and from it we await a Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ,

Philippians 4

             4:4 –  NIV: Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!
                       ESV: Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice.

               4:6-7 – NIV: Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. 7 And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
                           ESV: do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. 7 And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

               4:8 –   NIV:      Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things.
                       ESV: Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things.

               4:13 –  NIV:  I can do all this through him who gives me strength.
                           ESV:  I can do all things through him who strengthens me.

               4:19-20 – NIV: And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus.  To our God and Father be glory for ever and ever. Amen.
                            ESV: And my God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus. 20 To our God and Father be glory forever and ever. Amen.