A verse-by-verse Bible study class. This study covers Philippians 4:13-23. These studies focus on what the Bible says, and what it means. Topics covered: The importance of context, in the Bible -- The contextual tie of verse 13 to the previous verses -- The Philippians’ financial support of Paul -- Principles concerning Christian giving -- God’s sovereignty over our ability to produce wealth -- Giving, and our business partnership with the church -- Bible guidelines about giving to our local place of worship -- The tithe -- Tithing and “robbing God” -- The permission to “test God” concerning financial giving -- The rewards of giving -- The promise that God will “meet our needs” -- Final greetings to the Philippians -- Those of “Caesar’s household”. For more Bible studies, visit ScriptureStudies.com

A verse-by-verse Bible study class. This study covers Philippians 4:8-13. These studies focus on what the Bible says, and what it means. Topics covered: What we should think about, and what we should filter out -- The importance of internal purity -- The importance of “learning” and “receiving” -- The importance of being a godly example -- The importance and value of contentment -- Being content with the situation in which God has put you -- “Learning” contentment. For more Bible studies, visit ScriptureStudies.com

A verse-by-verse Bible study class. This study covers Philippians 4:1-7. These studies focus on what the Bible says, and what it means. Topics covered: Paul’s true love for the Philippians -- The harm of squabbles within a church -- General instructions by Paul, at the end of Philippians -- The importance of Christians to “Rejoice” -- The importance of a “gentle and selfless” spirit -- The antidote for anxiety -- The privilege of being able to “present our requests to God” -- The importance of “thanksgiving” in prayer -- The importance of praying for “everything’ -- A consequence of praying for everything: Peace. For more Bible studies, visit ScriptureStudies.com