The New Testament Epistle of Paul to the
PHILIPPIANS

May 1 through July 31, 2025 

A men's weekly Bible study,
every Thursday, between 07:30 and 08:30
Southeast 112th & Powell, Portland OR
Non-denominational, lecture and open discussion
Free snack and coffee or tea

Sessions: May:  1   8   15   22   29  June:   5   12   19   26  July:  3   10

Read the entire epistle
in any versions or languages you choose.
Recommended: NETbible Chpt  1    2    3    4
Lexham Reverse Interlinear Chpt  1    2    3    4

Hear the entire epistle
KJV Chpt  1    2    3    4
ESV Chpt 1    2    3    4
NEG Chpt  1    2    3    4


(1) May 1, 2025

Introduction and Background

 Please read Acts 16:12-40 (Intro to NETbible, 8 mins.)

Session document (2 pages) (français)
  PPT slides
Video overview (15 mins.)

Audio overview (13 mins.)

 Paul, Philippi and the Philippians

Please view
"Book of Philippians Summary: A Complete Animated Overview" (9 mins.)

Please read
Silva's commentary (Baker, 2005)
Buy the book
Introduction (pp 27- 50)
Outline (pp 42-44)




(2) May 8, 2025

Philippians 1:1-11

Audio: KJV — ESV

NETbible — Interlinear — Commentary

Session document (2 pages) (français)
  PPT slides
Video overview (10 mins.)
Audio overview (9 mins.)




(3) May 15, 2025

Philippians 1:12-26

Audio: KJV —  ESV

NETbible — Interlinear — Commentary

Session document (2 pages) (français)
  PPT slides
Video overview (9 mins.)
Audio overview (8 mins.)




(4) May 22, 2025

Philippians 1:27–2:4

Audio: KJV —  ESV

NETbible — Interlinear — Commentary

Session document (2 pages) (français)
  PPT slides
Video overview (14 mins.)
Audio overview (13 mins.)




(5) May 29, 2025

Philippians 2:5-11

Audio: KJV —  ESV

NETbible — Interlinear — Commentary

"The Essence of God" (RB Thieme)
Session document (2 pages)

PPT slides

Video overview (14 mins.)
Audio overview (12 mins.)




(6) June 5, 2025

Philippians 2:12-18

Audio: KJV —  ESV
NETbible — Interlinear — Commentary

"300+ commands of Jesus"
"seven 'starter' commands of Jesus"
"200+ promises of Jesus"
Session document (2 pages)
PPT slides
Video overview (12 mins.)
Audio overview (10 mins.)




(7) June 12, 2025

Philippians 2:19-30

Audio: KJV —  ESV
NETbible — Interlinear — Commentary

Sermon: "A Model for Christian Service" (12 mins.)
Session document (2 pages)
PPT slides
Video overview (10 mins.)
Audio overview (8 mins.)





(8) June 19, 2025

Philippians 3:1-11

Audio: KJV —  ESV
NETbible — Interlinear — Commentary
Chart: "Status of the Believer"
Session document (2 pages)
PPT slides
Video overview (13 mins.)
Audio overview (11 mins.)





(9) June 26, 2025

Philippians 3:12-21

Audio: KJV —  ESV
NETbible — Interlinear — Commentary
"13 Theories of Jesus' Resurrection" (4 mins.)
"Seven benefits of the Jesus' Resurrection" (2 mins.)
RBThieme "Resurrection" "Resurrection Body"
Session document (2 pages)
PPT slides
Video overview (11 mins.)
Audio overview (10 mins.)