Philippians Reading Plan
Here’s how to engage, read the passage slowly and thoughtfully. If you can, read it in two different Bible translations to help you understand it more fully.
Pay attention to repeated words, phrases, or themes. Write them down—they often highlight what God is emphasizing.
Invite the Holy Spirit to guide you. Ask for understanding, and for help applying the passage to your life.
Reflect with these questions:
What does this passage reveal about God—His character, His purpose, or His will?
How am I being encouraged, challenged, or corrected by what I’ve read?
What specific step can I take in response to this reading?
Week 1: Introduction & Chapter 1
- Day 1: Acts 16:6–40 — Background on the Philippian church
- Day 2: Philippians 1:1–6 — Thanksgiving and confidence in God’s work
- Day 3: Philippians 1:7–11 — Paul’s affection and prayer for them
- Day 4: Philippians 1:12–18a — Paul’s chains advance the gospel
- Day 5: Philippians 1:18b–26 — Living is Christ, dying is gain
Week 2: Chapter 1:27–Chapter 2
- Day 1: Philippians 1:27–30 — Live worthy of the gospel
- Day 2: Philippians 2:1–4 — Unity through humility
- Day 3: Philippians 2:5–11 — The humility and exaltation of Christ
- Day 4: Philippians 2:12–18 — Work out your salvation
- Day 5: Philippians 2:19–30 — Examples: Timothy and Epaphroditus
Week 3: Chapter 3
- Day 1: Philippians 3:1–6 — Warning against legalism
- Day 2: Philippians 3:7–11 — The surpassing worth of knowing Christ
- Day 3: Philippians 3:12–14 — Pressing on toward the goal
- Day 4: Philippians 3:15–17 — Follow good examples
- Day 5: Philippians 3:18–21 — Citizens of heaven
Week 4: Chapter 4
- Day 1: Philippians 4:1–3 — Unity and peace in the body
- Day 2: Philippians 4:4–7 — Rejoice and do not be anxious
- Day 3: Philippians 4:8–9 — Think on these things
- Day 4: Philippians 4:10–13 — Contentment in Christ
- Day 5: Philippians 4:14–23 — Generosity and final greetings