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Philippians and Philemon: Prison Epistles, Part 2

  1. Lesson One
    Overview of Philippians (Philippians 1–4)
    22 Activities
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    1 Assessment
  2. Lesson Two
    Philippians: Suffering and Community (Philippians Review)
    22 Activities
  3. Lesson Three
    Overview of Philemon
    22 Activities
  4. Lesson Four
    Paul and Slavery (Philemon, Romans 6 Review)
    17 Activities
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    1 Assessment
  5. Lesson Five
    Social Impact
    9 Activities
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    4 Assessments
  6. Course Wrap-Up
    Course Completion
    1 Activity
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    1 Assessment

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Grab your Workbook Journal!

[Record your answers in the workbook provided at the beginning of this course.]

We all know people who are good at ideas but bad with people—those who are visionaries for social change but look past the “neighbors” in front of them. These might be people who go to rallies and marches for good causes, but spend that time shouting at other human beings. They might be fair-trade or ecology advocates, or opponents of modern slavery who ironically alienate loved ones and diminish the people around them with bullying behavior. 

We also know people who can’t see past their immediate relationships, who remain unengaged in a world full of systemic evil. They “watch the news” and have opinions but don’t get involved in making change. They don’t seem to recognize the disconnect between caring for their family and friends and ignoring a world God asks us to steward.

  1. Now think of yourself. Where might you lean? Do you tend to value causes more than people? Or do you tend to be short-sighted, putting value on those close to you without helping those in your community, country or world?