Philippians: Christmas Year Round

The Book of Philippians provides a series of vignettes, through which the Apostle Paul encourages his readers to appreciate the joy of a life well-lived.  The overriding themes of his letter challenge us to find meaning in service, generosity, and contentment.  In essence, Paul is telling us to live like it’s Christmas all year long.  He conveys these themes through a uniquely beautiful Christmas poem, which will serve as the basis of this verse-by-verse study.

10/16, The Pattern of Living According to the Christmas Poem, History of Philippi  

10/23, The Pattern of Christmas Prayer, Philippians 1:1-11

10/30, The Pattern of Christmas Adapting, Philippians 1:12-26

11/6, The Pattern of Christmas Humility, Philippians 1:27-30, Philippians 2:1-18

11/13, The Pattern of Christmas Service and Sacrifice, Philippians 2:19-30

11/20, The Pattern of Christmas Suffering and Reward, Philippians 3:1-16 

11/27, The Pattern of Christmas Resurrection Life, Philippians 3:17-21

12/4, The Pattern of Christmas Peace, Philippians 4:1-9

12/11, The Pattern of Christmas Giving and Receiving, Philippians 4:10-23