Philippians and Philemon Course Outline
Session 1: Philippians 1:1 – 11 Introduction to Philippians
Session 2: Philippians 1:12 – 2:11 Imprisonment
Session 3: Philippians 2:12 – 3:11 The Mystery of Christ
Session 4: Philippians 3:12 – 4:23 Running the Race
Session 5: Philemon 1 – 24 The Request


April 19, 2021 @ 6:30pm Session 1: Introduction to Philippians Philippians 1: 1-11
– Session 1 Video
– Session 1 Handout


April 27, 2021 @ 6:30pm Session 2: Imprisonment Philippians 1:12 – 2:11
– Session 2 Video
– Session 2 Handout


May 3, 2021 @ 6:30pm Session 3: The Mystery of Christ Philippians 2:12 – 3:11
– Session 3 Video
– Session 3 Handout


May 10, 2021 @ 6:30pm Session 4: Running the Race Philippians 3:12 – 4:23
– Session 4 Video
– Session 4 Handout


May 17, 2021 @ 6:30pm Session 5: The Request Philemon 1: 1-25
– Session 5 Video
– Session 5 Handout


——————————————–

Class Background
Paul wrote both of these short letters from prison, probably in Ephesus in the summer of 54 c.e.   The letter to the community at Philippi and the letter to Philemon are both somewhat personal.  Philippians expresses Paul’s genuine affection for this community and his concern for its well-being.  The letter to Philemon is a mediation on behalf of a runaway slave that has come to him during his imprisonment.  Yet, even with the personal nature of these letters, the primary elements of Paul’s theology are clearly visible.

Videos will be posted to the website each Tuesday, and there will be a ZOOM discussion the following Monday at 6:30pm.

For a brief video overview of the class, please click here.


To join the ZOOM discussion, or for additional questions, please email [email protected].