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July 9, 2025

Title: Friendship
Topic: Philippians (Summer 2025 BIB LIT Series)

Discussed by Dr. David Capes
with Lanier Theological Library (www.LanierTheologicalLibrary.org)

Day 3

Mark Lanier is taking a much-needed summer vacation and various friends of his and pastors from CFBC will be filling in teaching on the book of Philippians.

This week, Dr. Capes is first up in the rotation, teaching on the value and importance of friendship.

Dr. David Capes is the Director for Academic Programs at the Lanier Theological Library.

To view Dr. David Capes’ video for this lesson, click here.

If you have a prayer request, need Scripture encouragement, or would like a copy of Mark’s lessons each week, email wantmore@biblical-literacy.org

QUESTIONS / ISSUES DISCUSSED:

Where was Paul when he wrote the letter to the people in the Church at Philippi? How long did it take for him to write it?

FUN FACT: When Paul went to a new city, he always checked out the jail first! But why? Dr. David Capes explains why Paul did this and discusses other prisons he had been in throughout his life. Near the end of this segment, he discusses what churches Paul wrote letters to.

How far was it from Ephesus to Philippi? How far was it from Rome to Philippi? Why is this important to know and understand in relation to Paul’s friendship with the people in Philippi?

What were the “levels” of incarceration in ancient times? Did a woman sometimes serve the prison sentence for her husband? Would bribery get a person out of jail? Were many people exiled to a distant land as their final sentence?

Why were people permitted to visit Paul while he was in prison? Dr. David Capes explains what prisons were like and how Paul was able to survive.

Tune in tomorrow as Dr. David Capes explains more about the importance of friendship.


For more information about Mark Lanier’s Biblical Literacy class, click here.

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July 8, 2025

Title: Friendship
Topic: Philippians (Summer 2025 BIB LIT Series)

Discussed by Dr. David Capes
with Lanier Theological Library (www.LanierTheologicalLibrary.org)

Day 2

Mark Lanier is taking a much-needed summer vacation and various friends of his and pastors from CFBC will be filling in teaching on the book of Philippians.

This week, Dr. Capes is first up in the rotation, teaching on the value and importance of friendship.

Dr. David Capes is the Director for Academic Programs at the Lanier Theological Library.

To view Dr. David Capes’ video for this lesson, click here.

If you have a prayer request, need Scripture encouragement, or would like a copy of Mark’s lessons each week, email wantmore@biblical-literacy.org

QUESTIONS / ISSUES DISCUSSED:

THE PHILIPPIANS CHURCH:
How big was the church?
Where did they meet?
Who were the members of the church?
When did the church probably start? (Acts 16:11-13) Dr. David Capes explains who the author of Acts was and why the difference in the language is important to note.
How big was the city of Philippi?
According to Jewish law, how many men must be present and members of the church to become a synagogue?
Who was Lydia? How was she connected to the Church in Philippi? (Acts 16:14-15)



PAUL’S RELATIONSHIP TO THE CHURCH:
What was Paul’s Second Missionary Journey?
Why did Paul travel to Philippi?
Was the church in Philippi very supportive of Paul’s missionary work?
Why did the people have a special place in Paul’s heart?


SIDE NOTE: Why is friendship so important, especially in the life of a believer?


For more information about Mark Lanier’s Biblical Literacy class, click here.

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July 7, 2025

Title: Friendship
Topic: Philippians (Summer 2025 BIB LIT Series)

Discussed by Dr. David Capes
with Lanier Theological Library (www.LanierTheologicalLibrary.org)

Day 1

Mark Lanier is taking a much-needed summer vacation and various friends of his and pastors from CFBC will be filling in teaching on the book of Philippians.

This week, Dr. Capes is first up in the rotation, teaching on the value and importance of friendship.

Dr. David Capes is the Director for Academic Programs at the Lanier Theological Library.

To view Dr. David Capes’ video for this lesson, click here.

If you have a prayer request, need Scripture encouragement, or would like a copy of Mark’s lessons each week, email wantmore@biblical-literacy.org

QUESTIONS / ISSUES DISCUSSED:

Why is the Book of Philippians referred to as “The Epistle of Friendship”?

Where did the people of Philippi live? Was the city of Philippi very “Roman”? Click the above link and fast-forward to the 23-minute mark to view the map.

Why did Paul travel west in his ministry? Did other disciples travel east or south?

Who were Octavian and Marc Antony? What was the Battle of Actium in 31 BC? Who became Caesar (emperor) after the battle?

SIDE NOTE: Is memorizing Scripture still important today?


For more information about Mark Lanier’s Biblical Literacy class, click here.

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