Philippians Leader Guide

Lead a 4-week Bible study on Philippians using Enter the Bible resources

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Philippians Leader Guide

What's special about Philippians?

The Apostle Paul proclaims (from prison) the gospel of Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior to the beloved believers in the city of Philippi.

When you download this Bible study leader guide from Enter the Bible, you'll receive insights on key passages as well as discussion questions to lead a four-week study.

This leader guide is informed by the scholarship of Dr. Paul S. Berge, Professor Emeritus of New Testament at Luther Seminary, and Dr. F. Scott Spencer, Professor of New Testament and Preaching at the Baptist Theological Seminary at Richmond.

What’s Inside

This guide introduces you to Philippians and can be adapted to suit your group's needs. With the resources below, you'll have the info and inspiration to lead with confidence.

Find commentaries on distinctive passages in Philippians, including the Christ Hymn (Philippians 2), Paul's recounting of his journey of faith (Philippians 3), Paul's secret of contentment (Philippians 4), along with other passages. Reflection questions for each week provide prompts to lead a robust discussion on these passages.

Consider opening and closing each study session with prayer. It's a chance to give thanks for those present, to lift up particular prayer requests, to grow deeper in faith and community, and to seek God's help in understanding and living out the message found in God's Word.

Each Leader Guide contains dozens of links to passages, books, articles, podcast episodes, videos, and other Luther Seminary digital resources that will enhance your understanding of this book of the Bible.

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Chelsey Sanford

Editorial Assistant, Enter the Bible, Luther Seminary

Chelsey Sanford, M.A., is the Editorial Assistant for Luther Seminary's Enter the Bible and a 2025 Master of Arts graduate from Luther Seminary.

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