Synopses & Reviews
A Guided Discovery of the Bible
The Bible invites us to explore God’s word and reflect on how we might respond to it. To do this, we need guidance and the right tools for discovery. This practical series of Bible discussion guides offers both in a concise six-week format. Whether focusing on a specific biblical book or exploring a theme that runs throughout the Bible, the guides in this series provide meaningful insights that explain Scripture while helping readers make connections to their own lives. Each guide
• is faithful to Church teaching and is guided by sound biblical scholarship
• presents the insights of Church fathers and saints
• includes questions for discussion and reflection
• delivers information in a reader-friendly format
• gives suggestions for prayer that help readers respond to God’s word
• appeals to beginners as well as to advanced students of the Bible
By reading Scripture, reflecting on its deeper meanings, and incorporating it into our daily life, we can grow not only in our understanding of God’s word, but also in our relationship with God.
For a complete list of titles in this series, please consult the inside front and back covers. For more information, or to order, call 800-621-1008 or visit www.loyolapress.com/six-weeks.
Kevin Perrotta, series editor, is an award-winning Catholic journalist, the author of Your Invitation to Scripture, and a former editor of God’s Word Today, a magazine for daily reflection on Scripture. He has a master’s degree in theology from the St. Paul Seminary School of Divinity in St. Paul, Minnesota.
A Guided Discovery of the Bible
The Bible invites us to explore God’s word and reflect on how we might respond to it. To do this, we need guidance and the right tools for discovery. This practical series of Bible discussion guides offers both in a concise six-week format. Whether focusing on a specific biblical book or exploring a theme that runs throughout the Bible, the guides in this series provide meaningful insights that explain Scripture while helping readers make connections to their own lives. Each guide
• is faithful to Church teaching and is guided by sound biblical scholarship
• presents the insights of Church fathers and saints
• includes questions for discussion and reflection
• delivers information in a reader-friendly format
• gives suggestions for prayer that help readers respond to God’s word
• appeals to beginners as well as to advanced students of the Bible
By reading Scripture, reflecting on its deeper meanings, and incorporating it into our daily life, we can grow not only in our understanding of God’s word, but also in our relationship with God.
For a complete list of titles in this series, please consult the inside front and back covers. For more information, or to order, call 800-621-1008 or visit www.loyolapress.com/six-weeks.
Kevin Perrotta, series editor, is an award-winning Catholic journalist, the author of Your Invitation to Scripture, and a former editor of God’s Word Today, a magazine for daily reflection on Scripture. He has a master’s degree in theology from the St. Paul Seminary School of Divinity in St. Paul, Minnesota.
Synopsis
The book of Philippians is perhaps the most beautiful and cordial of Paul's many letters.
Philippians: A Letter to Friends helps us understand how the book of Philippians calls each of us to live as followers of Christ.
For busy adults who want to study the Bible but don't know where to begin, Six Weeks with the Bible provides an inviting starting point. Each guide is divided into six concise, 90-minute segments that introduce one book of the Bible. All biblical text is printed in the guides, which means no additional study aids are required.
About the Author
Kevin Perrotta is an award-winning Catholic journalist and a former editor of God’s Word Today. In addition to the Six Weeks with the Bible series, he is the author of Invitation to Scripture and Your One-Stop Guide to the Bible. Perrotta lives in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
Table of Contents
Contents 4 How to Use This Guide
6 A Warm and Challenging Friendship
12 Week 1
A Lot to Be Thankful For
Acts 16:13–40; Philippians 1:1–11
22 Week 2
Don’t Worry about Me
Acts 28:16–31; Philippians 1:12–26
32 Week 3
Dual Citizenship
Philippians 1:27–2:11; John 13:1–17
42 Week 4
Comings and Goings
Philippians 2:12–30
52 Week 5
Focus on Jesus!
Philippians 3:1–4:1
62 Week 6
Thanks for the Gift
Philippians 4:2–23
72 Not “Pay, Pray, and Obey”
74 Was Paul Anti-Jewish?
76 Suggestions for Bible Discussion Groups
79 Suggestions for Individuals
80 Resources