Philippians is a call to cruciformity. In the first session, Paul starts with the Gospel. He talks about grace and peace and how the gospel changes people.

Session 1

Where We’re Going (1:1-11)

Philippians 1:12-30 changes our perspective on hardships.

Session 2

Hardships in Gospel Perspective (1:12-30)

Session 3 talks about mindset and the pattern of cruciformity.

Session 3

Cruciformity Manifested in Christ (2:1-11)

Session 4

Cruciformity Modeled in the Church (2:12-30)

Session 5

Why Give Up Everything? (3:1-14)

Session 6

Cruciformity in the Real World (3:15-21)

In this session, we'll see how organized Paul thoughts are.

Session 7

General Instructions (4:1-9)

What are some ways you have seen people use Philippians 4:13?

Session 8

The Secret to Contentment (4:10-23)

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Michael DeFazio presents a detailed exploration of the book of Philippians in this series, emphasizing living a life shaped by the cross, or "cruciformity". He begins by highlighting the transformative power of the Gospel and how it instills grace and peace. The series then delves into shifting perspectives on hardships, showcases the concept of cruciformity as manifested in Christ, and models cruciformity within the church. It prompts reflections on the reasons for surrendering everything for life in Christ, discusses how cruciformity is applicable in the real world, and provides general instructions drawn from Paul's organized thoughts. The final session uncovers the secret to contentment, critically examining common interpretations of Philippians 4:13.

Philippians

In this series, Michael DeFazio analyzes the book of Philippians, emphasizing cruciformity, the transformative power of the Gospel, and the secret to contentment from Philippians 4:13.