The Letter to the Philippians

The Church of Philippi

What can we learn about this church?

• Lydia and her household• Slave girl being silenced –

Paul and Silas in prison after being beaten

• Jailer and his household• Epaphraditis, Euodia,

Syntyche, Luke

“…a Roman colony and the leading city of that district of Macedonia. And we stayed there several days.” (Acts 16:12)

Characteristics of the letter?• Very personal – lots of 1st

person pronouns• Nothing mentioned about

church problems• Generous – several gifts sent

to Paul – partners• Rejoice and joy

• What Circumstances are you facing? Do they stop the gospel going forth?

• Do you have envy/jealousy in your heart?

• How strongly does the world influence you day by day? How are your relationships?

• Do we allow the things we value to influence how we live for Christ?

Work status? Family? Finances? Possessions? Comforts?

• Press on towards the goal of knowing Christ