Season of Joy
Paul's Letter of Friendship
August 21, 2022
Background on Philippi
• Philippi was a
• The city was significant in both Greek and Roman Empires.
• The Philippian church was an eclectic mix. It included:
Background on the letter
• Paul wrote Philippians during his imprisonment in Rome.
• Philippians is considered a “letter of
• It was one of perhaps
• Commentators agree Philippi was Paul’s most
Paul’s theme to the Philippian church: Keep finding joy!
• Paul consistently found joy because of the
• Paul challenges our understanding of the term “
• “Joy is not a feeling, it is an activity.” – Gordon D. Fee
• Paul shows how