Philippians

Key takeaways

Find your peace and contentment in Jesus, not circumstances.

Trade anxiety for gratitude and God’s peace by making prayer your first response.

Pursuing Christlike humility helps you value others, serve, and shine as lights in a dark world.

Learn to live as citizens of Jesus’ kingdom—united in the gospel, advancing His mission together.

Course Description

Philippians

Paul’s letter to the Philippians, which he wrote while a prisoner, is all about joy. This is amazing when you consider that he was a prisoner when he wrote to his friends in Philippi. In spite of being a prisoner, Paul found joy in the Lord. That was possible because his joy depended on Jesus, not on his circumstances. The same joy is possible for us, no matter how difficult our circumstances may be.

In this letter, Paul explains an important secret to living the Christian life: To live this life well, we need to have “the mind of Christ.” When we have “the mind of Christ,” we depend on Him as our source of strength and joy so we, too, can live in joy and victory instead of sorrow and defeat.

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Lesson 1

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Course Introduction

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Philippians 1:3-11

Philippians 1:12-14

Philippians 1:15-18

Philippians 1:19-26

Philippians 1:27-30

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Lesson 3

Philippians 2:1-2

Philippians 2:3-4

Philippians 2:5-7

Philippians 2:8-9

Philippians 2:10-11

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Philippians 2:12-13

Philippians 2:14-16

Philippians 2:17-18

Philippians 2:19-24

Philippians 2:25-30

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Philippians 3:1-3

Philippians 3:4-7

Philippians 3:8-11

Philippians 3:12-16

Philippians 3:17-21

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Lesson 6

Philippians 4:1-3

Philippians 4:4-7

Philippians 4:8-9

Philippians 4:10-13

Philippians 4:14-23

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Meet the Teachers

Ron Hosie

A mechanical engineer by training, Ron has been involved in CBS since 1998. Studying the Word with CBS has done more to make him advance in his walk to be more like Jesus than anything else in his life. He has been called to a number of different roles within CBS, but Central Idea Teaching is his passion.

Ron and his wife, Ginny, live in Owasso, OK, after spending most of their lives back East. Their three kids and their families (six grandchildren) have also moved to the Midwest, and they enjoy frequent family gatherings. Ron enjoys sailing, sailboat racing, and learning to drive his sports car as fast as he can on nearby racetracks.Show less

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Natalie Gould

Natalie has been married to her husband, Kerry, for 25 years and is a homeschool mom of three, one of which is now in college. She serves on her local church school board and enjoys spending time serving alongside her family in various ministries, especially to widows and the elderly. Natalie is an avid reader and likes baking, singing with her daughter, playing UNO with her son, counseling her college student, and running with her husband.

Natalie has served in Community Bible Study in various roles, most recently as a Teaching Director and Area Director in Alabama. CBS has been an integral part of the Word of God changing her life as she learned to study it. She is grateful to be a daughter of King Jesus, and John 8:36 is one of her favorite verses: “So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed!”Show less

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Holly Huckabee

After Holly graduated from Baylor University, she and her husband, Sandy, moved to Germany for a few years. The move sparked her passion for history and travel. After they returned, the family settled in Holly’s childhood hometown in central Arkansas. She worked part-time across three decades in journalism, management, research and development, and various education and healthcare nonprofit organizations, while dedicating herself to raising her son and two daughters and caring for her mother through a long-time battle with Alzheimer’s disease. Holly has been actively involved in Community Bible Study since 2001.

Holly now spends time ardently supporting Arkansas Razorback sports teams, relishing outdoor adventures with loved ones, and cherishing moments with her wonderful adult children. Holly’s greatest joys are being truly known by Jesus and telling others about His marvelous mercy. She says, “He’s my ‘one defense, my righteousness. Oh, how I need Him every hour!’”Show less

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