Golden Nuggets From Philippians
Birds and Nests: Considering Our Thought Life (Phil 4:8-9)
Philippians 4:8-9. Years ago I heard an older saint say often, "You can't keep a bird from flying overhead, but you sure can keep it from building a nest in your hair!" When you have some free time or are waiting for others, what do you think about? As you wake up or go to sleep each day, where do your thoughts go? This study will help you consider...
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Learning Contentment (Phil 4:10-23) Philippians 4:10-23. When you hear the word "content," what picture comes to...
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Follow the Leader (Phil 3:12-4:1) Philippians 3:12-21. Philippians 4:1. As we've journeyed through the book of Philippians...
Philippians 4:2-7. So often we are reminded, "Choose joy." Is that the same as wearing a mask or painting a smile on your face? Does joy just come easier to some people, or is it truly a matter of an obedient choice? We know that a joyful attitude and heart make a huge difference. Take this study to learn how to sit at Paul's feet and learn...
No Comments » Philippians 2:12-30. Have you ever been in a cave and had all lights turned off? The darkness can almost be felt. To then walk quickly down an unfamiliar portion of that cave, as warning labels sometimes state, "may be hazardous to your health." You may trip or slip, or simply become disoriented. Yet consider what a difference a single source...
No Comments » Philippians 3:1-11. Do you recall the excitement of children as they search for a "hidden treasure"? Perhaps it was the imaginary quest for a pirate's gold, or it may have been a party game in which there was some hidden prize for the one who searched well. As we grew older, it may have been our team trying to get more points than the others...
No Comments » Philippians 1:12-30. It is very easy to be caught up in our daily activities that we forget that this is not all there is...eternity is ahead! When we are conscious of eternity, it changes our view of the troubles of today, the interpersonal challenges which we face, and our purpose on earth. Take this second session in the Bible study...
No Comments » Philippians 2:1-11. Have you ever wished you could peek inside someone's mind? Perhaps it is a spouse, a sibling; maybe it is some historical figure that you've studied. Can you imagine the thoughts and attitudes of the Wright brothers when they first flew? What did Noah's wife think about sharing living quarters with their floating zoo? How...
No Comments » Philippians 1:1-11. Have you ever watched over the course of months as a new building went up? Someone had to lay out the plans, consider the cost, gather all needed workmen and materials, and then work with others to build the new structure. God is at work in the lives of His children. Can you look at your life, and the lives of those...
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