Philippians: Discovering Contagious Joy

Some people choose joy and some choose misery, and circumstances have surprisingly little to do with it. Paul wrote his most joyful letter from prison.

Philippians: Discovering Contagious Joy is a 12-lesson Courageous Living workbook by Wilson Adams that works through Paul's letter to the Philippians.

How This Study Helps

Many Christians wait for life to settle down before they expect to feel joy. Meanwhile, stress, comparison, and disappointment steal it away. Paul, persecuted and in chains, shows a different way. "Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice."

This study follows the letter from beginning to end and shows where lasting joy comes from: humble obedience, faithful friends, heavenly citizenship, and the contentment that comes from Christ's strength. It also names the "joy thieves" that rob us and shows how to guard against them.

What's Inside

• Contagious Joy: It's Your Choice
• Choosing Joy in Spite of Circumstances (1:12–20)
• Paul's Joyful Dilemma, and Ours (1:21–30)
• The Joy of Humble Obedience (2:1–11)
• Finding a Joy-Shared Balance (2:12–18)
• The Joy of Faithful Friends (2:19–30)
• “Where's the Joy?” (3:1–11)
• Looking for Joy in All the Wrong Places (3:12–16)
• The Joy of Heavenly Citizenship (3:17–4:1)
• Joy Thieves (4:2–9)
• The Joy of Peaceful Contentment (4:10–13)
• A Joyful Goodbye (4:14–23)

Format & Features

Twelve chapters in a paperback workbook, covering all four chapters of Philippians.

Who It's For

Adult and teen Bible classes, women's and men's groups, and anyone who needs to rediscover joy in a stressful season.

Common Questions

Can I use it to teach a class?
Yes. Its 12 chapters fit a quarter of weekly classes. Order a copy for each student.

Does it cover the whole letter?
Yes, from the introduction through Paul's closing greetings.

Is it encouraging for someone going through a hard time?
Yes. Paul's joy in prison speaks directly to hard seasons.

About the Author

Wilson Adams has a gift for making the complex simple, and he believes teaching isn't finished until it reaches application. That's why every book in the Courageous Living series offers both. He is also the author of Turning Point and co-author of A Life Lost and Found: A Journey of Hope and Healing. He and his wife, Julie, live near Nashville, Tennessee.

About the Series

Philippians: Discovering Contagious Joy is part of Courageous Living, Wilson Adams' series of 12-lesson workbooks that pair clear Bible teaching with practical application for classes and personal study.

Product Details

• Author: Wilson Adams
• Publisher: Spiritbuilding Publishers
• Series: Courageous Living
• Chapters: 12
• Format: Paperback workbook
• Covers: Philippians 1–4