New Testament · Paul's Letters
Philippians
Written by Paul, writing from prison. Written for A generous church in Philippi that he loved.
Big picture in three sentences
Philippians is a joy letter written in chains.
Paul tells the story of Jesus humbling himself and being lifted up.
He has learned to be content, and he wants his friends to rejoice in the Lord.
Philippi was the first city in Europe where Paul planted a church, starting with Lydia.
Key verse · Philippians 4:4
“Rejoice in the Lord always! Again I will say, “Rejoice!””
Stories families know from this book
- Rejoice in the Lord
- The mind of Christ
- I can do all things through Christ