Bible Studies

Codes & Descriptions

Class Codes
[A] = summary lessons
[B] = exegetical analysis
[C] = topical doctrinal studies
What is a Mini-Series?
A Mini-Series is a small subset of lessons from a major series which covers a particular subject or book. The class numbers will be in reference to the major series rather than the mini-series.
Philippians (2022)

Philippians (2022)

April 2022 - March 2024
Thursday, March 14, 2024
Passage: Philippians 3:7-9
Series: Philippians (2022)
Duration: 1 hr 7 mins 35 secs
What does arithmetic have to do with our salvation? Listen to this message to learn that we are declared righteous based on faith alone in Christ alone and not on anything we can add of our own works. See how the Apostle Paul’s many outstanding accomplishments and genetics were only losses when it came to his spiritual destiny.
Thursday, February 29, 2024
Passage: Philippians 3:4-6
Series: Philippians (2022)
Duration: 1 hr 10 mins 34 secs
How did the many rituals and traditions of Judaism develop in the centuries prior to Jesus’ birth? Listen to this message to hear a detailed history of the period which included the Maccabean Revolt and the rise of the Herodian dynasties. See the key sects of the Scribes’, Pharisees’, and Sadducees’ origins and how this led to a belief that righteousness could be achieved by one’s own good deeds. Appreciate how Paul deftly debunks this belief.
Thursday, February 22, 2024
Passage: Philippians 3:4-6
Series: Philippians (2022)
Duration: 1 hr 3 mins 16 secs
What does the Bible reveal about the Apostle Paul’s background? Listen to this message to learn that he came from a religious Jewish family and carried on in this vein, persecuting believers in Christ, until He was saved on the road to Damascus. Learn what the “tradition of the fathers” means. Hear his own evaluation of what he thought all his good works were worth in God’s sight.
Thursday, February 08, 2024
Passage: Philippians 3:4-6
Series: Philippians (2022)
Duration: 1 hr 16 mins 42 secs
What is your testimony? What can you tell others about your own spiritual journey that led you to faith in Christ? Listen to this message about Paul’s stellar background of how he was blameless as far as the Law was concerned. Hear a summary of the many divisions of Judaism during this period and what groups predominated in Paul’s day. Understand that even though Paul had much to brag about, he knew that all of it was worthless as far as God was concerned. Only faith in Christ is what saved him.
Thursday, February 01, 2024
Passage: Philippians 3:3-4
Series: Philippians (2022)
Duration: 1 hr 9 mins 32 secs
Is your confidence in your own abilities and talents or is it in the Lord? Listen to this message to learn that relying on ourselves is trusting in our sin natures, or the flesh. Find out that when we put our faith in Christ we can learn to have confidence in God’s grace and provision by studying His Word and walking by means of the Spirit.
Thursday, January 25, 2024
Passage: Philippians 3:1-5
Series: Philippians (2022)
Duration: 1 hr 10 mins 59 secs
What is the new circumcision the Apostle Paul discusses? Listen to this message to learn that Paul is talking about a non-physical circumcision and its spiritual meaning. Hear fourteen facts of what the Bible teaches about circumcision beginning with the Abrahamic Covenant. Find out why only males are circumcised. See that it is only a circumcised heart where someone trusts in Christ that has meaning.
Thursday, January 11, 2024
Passage: Philippians 3:1-5
Series: Philippians (2022)
Duration: 57 mins 27 secs
How can we stand fast in a world filled with chaos? Listen to this message to learn that we have choices to make each morning when we awaken. If we’re out of sorts or grumpy, we must confess any known sins, and trust in His promises. As we read and study our Bibles and listen to biblical messages, we will grow spiritually and be able to rejoice in the Lord.
Thursday, January 04, 2024
Passage: Philippians 2:25-30
Series: Philippians (2022)
Duration: 1 hr 10 mins 55 secs
Are you ready to hear about another example of someone who served the Lord in humility? Listen to this lesson about Epaphroditus, a Christian worker in the church at Philippi who was commissioned to bring an offering to Paul and to serve and assist him during his imprisonment in Rome. See three ways Paul identifies him and learn about how he almost died. Hear an in-depth study of healing that involves four frequently asked questions.
Thursday, December 28, 2023
Passage: Philippians 2:19-24
Series: Philippians (2022)
Duration: 58 mins 12 secs
What lessons can we learn from Timothy’s life? Listen to this message to hear how the Apostle Paul uses him as an example of someone who humbly served the Lord. Find out about how Timothy was taught the Scriptures from early childhood, was well thought of as a young man, became a pastor, and traveled with Paul on several of his missionary journeys. Be challenged to see your life’s purpose as one of service to the Lord.
Thursday, December 21, 2023
Passage: Philippians 2:17-18
Series: Philippians (2022)
Duration: 55 mins 24 secs
Do you want a life filled with gladness and joy? Listen to this message to learn that joy comes when we serve the Lord in His way and not our own. See what Paul means when he says he is poured out as a drink offering and learn about the various non-sweet and sweet savory Levitical offerings. Be challenged to follow Paul’s example of being totally focused on Christ rather than fulfilling our own plans and accomplishments.