Jason Carr looks at the story of when Jesus confronted his disciples about their view of greatness and leadership, teaching them to have an attitude and lifestyle of servanthood for the benefit of others and the purpose of the gospel.

Dr. Crane talks about the importance of unity among Christians, as they face the trials and suffering of life, and how that unity witnesses to fellow believers and to the world at large.

Dr. Crane shares on Paul's thoughts about whether it was better for him to die and be with Jesus, or to remain on earth to continue to serve Jesus in his situation.

Dr. Crane reflects on how Paul's imprisonment actually helped to advance the gospel by giving him opportunities to proclaim the gospel, strengthen others, and accept his critics.

Dr. Crane shares Paul's prayer for the Philippians that their love would grow, so that they would do what was best, so that they would become pure and blameless, so that God would be praise and glorified.

Dr. Crane shows how thankful Paul was for his partnership with the Philippians. He is thankful for what they did for him in the past, for their present partnership in the present, and his hope for what Jesus will do in their lives in the future.

Dr. Crane kicks off a new series on the book of Philippians with an overview showing how Paul had learned to experience joy in life despite facing numerous difficult circumstances.