Philippians: A Biblical Study by Joyce Meyer Book Review

In Philippians study, Joyce Meyer looked at the four chapters and how Paul mentioned joy 13 times. Paul was being held in prison when he wrote this book. She revealed the background of the Philippi and what we can learn by reading the book of the Bible in context. Joyce explored how Paul explored the mind and thoughts and how they are connected to our joy. Paul also discussed how to avoid complaining, letting go of the past and moving forward, rejoicing and trusting in the Lord, living in peace, and leaning on God through whatever we go through. Joyce reinforced the powerful truth found in Philippians 1:6-8, and this talked about how God can begin a good work in each of us and He will bring it to completion. Paul explained that even if he is in chains and defending the Gospel, he would still testify about God’s holy grace. Even when he was in prison, he remained joyful and Joyce reminded readers on how they can rely on joy no matter what you may be currently facing. Paul writes also about the resurrection of Jesus and how we become like Him in death. He also stated how he would forget what is behind him and how we will run his race to obtain his prize. 

 

 

I would recommend this amazing study about Philippians to one who is ready to seek some joy in their lives. I immensely enjoyed reading the background on where Paul wrote this book while in prison. He knew that there was healing and power in choosing to live in peace and joy. Paul was being persecuted for following Jesus but he still believed and remained hopeful about the future. I also liked how he shared the importance of forgetting the past, running our race, and trusting God no matter what we go through. I appreciated how open Joyce was in sharing her own story in the book and how she struggled with guilt and condemnation. She was sexually abused by her father and her mother chose to ignore the truth about it. Joyce explained how she felt not good enough and shameful. She shared how she had to forgive and let go of the hurt and the past to get healing. She related her own story back to Paul’s and how she was able to get freedom for her own life and to find joy again. 

 

 

 

 

"I received this book free from the publisher, Hachette Book Group/Faithwords for my honest review.” 

 

 

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