Discovering Joy in Philippians Online | Session 8
Welcome to Session 8!
Discovering Joy in Philippians chapter 8 discussed our confidence in Christ. In this video, I’ll talk about two promises, two follies, and a better promise that’s part of our confidence in Christ. It’s a promise we can hold onto in times of trouble.
After you watch the video, please answer the questions you find below the video. You can copy your answers straight from the book. Then, during the upcoming week, complete Chapter 8: Know Christ Jesus. It plunges deeply into just five powerful verses. When you’re finished, return here for the next video.
If you can’t participate now, that’s okay. I’ll leave these posts up for you to do when you’re ready.
Video: Two Promises, Two Follies & a Better Promise
Questions to answer in the comments:
- Page 121 question 7: Write your praise psalm.
- Page 128 question 21: Write your praise psalm.
- Which joy builder brought you the most joy this week?
Before watching next week’s video…
Complete Chapter 8: Know Christ Jesus. Then come back so we can discuss it.
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Books You Might Like
Sometimes fiction offers the best tool for understanding the unknown. Here are my favorite depictions of the afterlife.
- The Great Divorce by C. S. Lewis: A bus ride from hell to heaven will change the way you look at judgment and grace
- The Space Trilogy by C. S. Lewis: In three books, the unfallen occupants of Mars and Venus interact with fallen visitors from Earth in a battle of good and evil
- The Chronicles of Narnia by C. S. Lewis: Seven children’s novels tell the story of the fall and rescue of the occupants of another world
1) Praise the Lord and glorify him! He gave me a wonderful husband. He provides medicine for pain. He arranged a contract for more books. He is faithful, and I put my trust in him. Praise the Lord and glorify him forever!
2) Praise the Lord! God has taken me from darkness and death into light and life through Jesus my Lord. He has cleansed me from sin. I trust in Jesus for salvation. Praise the Lord!
3) I’m continuing the joy-builder from chapter 6 based on Philippians 2:3-4: “Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves.” Reciting this verse and prayerfully finding ways to apply it is bringing great joy.
1 Praise the Lord for my Husband, the work he provides for us and for the knowledge that he is always with me and will never forsake me. Glory Be to God for Loving me.
2.Praise the Lord that I have eternal life through Jesus Christ and that he has saved me from many of people that would like to discredit my name.
3.I enjoyed the joy builder of listing the many things God has done for me and the many things he has provided for me.
Kim, what beautiful psalms! Oh, that is a helpful joy builder for me too.
Praise you God for who you are. I am thankful God for provides for me. I trust you more than before. Praise you God for that trust.2. I praise you Lord for protecting me. I thankyou that I will see you face to face. I trust in you God. Praise your holy name.3.I like the one to list what God done for me. I needed to be remided of what He does for me.
Becky, I love your psalms! That joy builder is one I return to over and over. It’s an important one. Thanks for sharing.
You are very welcome. Have a great day.
1. Bless the Lord oh my soul, For the many prayers he answers, Bless the Lord when the answers are no, and when He says wait, He is faithful, bless Him for waiting with me. Bless the Lord oh my soul.. #2. Praise You Lord who saved me and stays continually by my side. Who leads me on this journey of life, to my ultimate destination in the presence of His glory. Bless His holy name. # 3. I also like Phil 2:3-4
1-2) Beautiful psalms! Wow.
3) I’m with you! Counting others as more significant, getting rid of selfish ambition and conceit, and looking out for others interests is life-changing when it comes to joy. Without these, bitterness over what seems unjust will overtake us and hurt others.
Thanks for sharing.
p121 Heavenly Father, I thank you. you have provided for me.. you have given me a family who love and care for each other and have chosen to follow you. You have gifted me and allowed me opportunity to bless others. I see your hand and trust your provision. To God be the Glory.
p128 Thank you Jesus! This world is not my home. You help me in times of trouble and through your sacrifice , I have an eternal home in heaven! I rejoice in you and worship your Holy name!
My Joy building: This week i realized the that i am a not a Jew! God chose to include my kind in His plan for redemption! I am redeemed from destruction! And gone above and beyond He has saved me and provided for me over andover and blessed me and shown me mercy more and more time than i can count…whew!
Lisa, what beautiful prayer psalms!
3) Were you raised as a Jew? If so, it must have been quite a shock. God’s mercy amazes!
You are amazing God, Thank you for leading me to this Bible study series. Thank you for the support and inspiration from Karla, Jean, Pam and everyone else. I trust you to speak to me and show me ways to serve you. Praise you Lord.
2.Praise You Heavenly Father. Thank You for saving me from eternal death and giving me eternal life. I trust in your redeeming love. Praise you Lord.
I found it really helpful to have all those doubt defeaters to hand.
Hi, Jane! Your hymns are lovely–thank you for sharing them. I’m so glad the doubt defeaters are helpful.