When we started our study of Philippians on November 2, 2019, no one had heard of the coronavirus. As we close this series, everyone has heard of the coronavirus, which has now spread from China to over 120 countries. Among other things, this challenge is an opportunity to apply the truths we have learned in Paul's letter to the Philippians. As followers of Christ, we face the coronavirus with joy by affirming three important facts about God (see handout).
Facing the Coronavirus with Fact-Based Joy: Full Service
March 15, 2020 • Steve Bateman
When we started our study of Philippians on November 2, 2019, no one had heard of the coronavirus. As we close this series, everyone has heard of the coronavirus, which has now spread from China to over 120 countries. Among other things, this challenge is an opportunity to apply the truths we have learned in Paul's letter to the Philippians. As followers of Christ, we face the coronavirus with joy by affirming three important facts about God (see handout).
Reason 17: The Joy of Financial Contentment
March 1, 2020 • Steve Bateman
[Paul] does not use his circumstances as an opportunity to extract more money from [the church]. Rather he uses his circumstances as an opportunity to teach them the principle of contentment. The "secret" of contentment is a secret that any believer can learn.
