Description: Join Matt Chandler, teaching pastor of The Village Church in Dallas, TX, as he walks us through this most intimate of all Paul’s letters and paints a beautiful picture of what it is to be a mature Christian.

The story begins in Philippi where Paul introduces three individuals that were all enslaved by the kind of things that we often choose over the gospel: Lydia, the Business Executive, The Little Slave Girl, and The Hard Working Jailer

Their lives portray dysfunction and emptiness, but are totally transformed by the Gospel. True joy and Christ’s love begin to live within them, giving them a life of purpose. In fact,Paul himself was enslaved and then by God’s grace and mercy he could pen these popular and profound words: To Live is Christ and to Die is Gain. I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.

Twelve 30 min. Teaching Sessions:
• ODD BEGINNINGS
• THE WORTHY LIFE
• THE ONE GOD EXALTS
• THE ONE GOD OPPOSES
• CHRISTIANITY MADE SIMPLE
• OWNED
• NEVER SATISFIED
• WAITING
• REJOICE?
• MATURE FAITH
• POLAR OPPOSITES
• TRUE CONTENTMENT

Designed for:
• Sunday School classes
• Small Groups or Home Groups
• Fill in for a Bible Study leader during summer sessions
• Personal study
• Church education and enrichment.
• Anyone who is interested in a learning a specific book of scripture and being drawn closer to Christ through His word.