In our study this week, Paul was waiting to see how God would deliver him. We learned last week that Paul found a way to rejoice while in prison. This week we will see that Paul determined to keep on rejoicing knowing that God would bring him through by some means. We will also learn that Paul had a strong sense that God had more to accomplish through his life.
How do we learn to give thanks in all circumstances? Paul has been an example of this since the very beginning of the church. We will learn how Paul faced his challenging circumstances and kept on rejoicing.
We continue a four-part series on Philippians 1 by learning about Paul’s PARTNERSHIP with these people.  Paul opens his letter with a warm greeting that is easily overlooked. It is the kind of thing in a letter that I often “ skim” but we would miss a lot of good teaching if we do that.
This weekend, we begin a nearly 3-month study of PHILIPPIANS!  We will look at the story behind the letter which will help us understand the letter itself so much better.