Chunks: Paul's Letter to the Philippians

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Of all of the apostle Paul's letters, his letter to the church in Philippi is one of the most beloved. He writes as a friend, a mentor, and a pastor to people who have always been generous in their support. At the same time, he addresses the challenges that are coming at them from both outside and inside the congregation. We will explore his warm, wise counsel for its relevance today.

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Episode 4: Purposefully unconventional

Personal letters in Paul’s day tended to follow certain conventions, and the letters of the New Testament are no exception. Paul himself adopts such customs and then adapts them to his pastoral purposes. The opening greeting in Philippians (1:1-2) is one of Paul’s most complicated; it’s not only what he says, but what he doesn’t say that matters.

Apr 17, 2025•8 min•Ep. 4

Episode 3: Grateful for the gift

One of the reasons for Paul’s letter is to say thank you for a generous gift of support. Strangely, however, he waits until the end of the letter to say it, and even then his words may not sound properly ungrateful. We’ll have to wait until the end of the study to fully understand why. But right from the beginning, we can know this: what Paul is truly grateful for is their loyalty and friendship.

Apr 17, 2025•7 min•Ep. 3

Episode 2: In it together

How did Paul and his companions first meet the people of Philippi? How did they plant a church there? Let’s review the story from Acts 16 as a background sketch to introduce Paul’s main concerns in the letter. Why does he put such a premium on the togetherness of the church?

Apr 17, 2025•9 min•Ep. 2

Episode 1: A letter between friends

What we know as the “book” of Philippians is actually a letter, as most of the books of the New Testament are. But is letter-writing becoming a lost art in today’s world of electronic communication? To understand Philippians, we need to read is as a letter—and in this first episode, we begin by thinking about its author, the apostle Paul.

Apr 17, 2025•9 min•Ep. 1

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