Philippians, a Letter of Joy Archives

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A verse by verse study of Philippians, with new insights and cultural context.

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Biblical Literacy Class, 11-28-21, “Advent Lesson 1”

Today was the first Sunday in Advent, and Mark taught the first of four lessons before Christmas. Mark first explained the histories of marking time around the world and how it affected the church regarding holy day observances. He then transitioned to 3 focus areas for Advent that infuse joy and faith: Arrival in […]

4 years ago

Mark Lanier
Special Guest-Three Lost and Found Parables; Mark Lanier with Dr. Peter Williams, 11/21/21

Dr. Peter Williams joined Mark this morning to dig deep and reveal numerous levels of meaning from the three lost and found parables found in Luke 15: The lost sheep The lost coin The lost or prodigal son The main focus was the prodigal son relating several examples of similar real events in Genesis. Jesus […]

4 years ago

Dr. Peter Williams, Mark Lanier
Chapter 21, Philippians; Bringing it to a close, 11/14/21

Mark brought the study of Philippians to a close with a focus on Philippians 4:14-23. He shared three points from Paul: 1. Finding a Deeper Fellowship: We learn that by doing good for others and sharing in their suffering and trouble, we will be stronger Christians. 2. An Uncomfortable Truth. Paul was familiar with the […]

4 years ago

Mark Lanier
Special Guest, Conversation with Carolyn Lanier; Mark Lanier, 11-07-21

Sunday’s Biblical Literacy Class was a breakfast celebration with lots of fun and food. Mark interviewed his mother who thrilled us with her delightful answers. Listen to Mrs. Lanier’s wisdom and especially her sweet potato story.

4 years ago

Mark Lanier
Chapter 20- Philippians; The key and the secret!

10-31-21 Mark taught today’s Biblical-Literacy class – The Key and the Secret – from Philippians 4:10-13 Faith demands more than tunnel vision. 1. Practice what you preach. Rejoice in the Lord always. 2. The blessing of relationship. Paul shows a 3-way bond: Christ, Paul, and the Philippians. Paul encourages us to be a giver […]

4 years ago

Mark Lanier
Chapter 19, Philippians; Watch Me!:

Philippians, 4:7-8 Watch Me!: Speaker: Dr. David Capes Dr. Capes begins the lesson with a detailed discussion of what Paul tells us to think about in Philippians, 4:8. A summary of what Paul tells us to think about is, whatever is true, honorable, just, pure, lovely, commendable, if there is any excellence and if there […]

4 years ago

Dr. David Capes
Chapter 18, Philippians; Catch the task and Catch the theology:

Mark continued his teachings from the book of Philippians by focusing on Chapter 4:4-6 titled Catch the Task . . . Catch the Theology. Paul was a “task theologian.” He wrote in a way that made the lessons of God memorable. He used assonance (related in sound) and chiasmus (a memorable structure). Mark shared three […]

4 years ago

Mark Lanier
Chapter 17, Philippians; Two Lessons One Sunday- Unity & Joy:

4 years ago

Mark Lanier
Chapter 16, Philippians; An Example to Follow

Biblical Literacy 10-3-21 Pastor Jarrett Stephens taught from Philippians 3:17 – An Example to Follow. The Apostle Paul warns the Philippians out of love to keep their joy in Christ. Paul urges the Philippians to follow him because Paul imitates Jesus. Pastor Jarret shares key things to look for during bible study: Promises to Claim, […]

4 years ago

Pastor Jarrett Stephens
Chapter 15, Philippians; Paul on Target

09/26/2021, Paul on Target Mark’s class today focused on Paul’s message to the Gentiles, as described in Philippians 3:1- 14. Mark began by developing the necessity for Paul to identify and speak directly to his “target” audience, who were Gentiles hearing the call of the Judaizers. The Judaizers, with great zeal wanted Gentiles to accept […]

4 years ago

Mark Lanier
Chapter 14, Philippians; Ironic Paul

Ironic Paul Philippians 3: 1-3 In order to understand and appreciate “Ironic Paul” one must first have a very good understanding of what Irony is and what Ironic actually means. In the chapter and verses which are the subject of this lesson, Paul uses irony to communicate his teachings. What is the definition of irony? […]

4 years ago

Mark Lanier
Chapter 13, Philippians; A Glimpse into Everyday Life

In this week’s in-depth look into passages of Philippians, Paul’s writing gives a glimpse into everyday life. Mark explains that some people put life into 3 buckets: sin, spiritual, and normal. Paul doesn’t divide life into 3 buckets. Only two. We live either a sinful or spiritual life. Mark expands on 3 focus areas in […]

4 years ago

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