Instructions for Facilitators

Each of the weekly modules in this course contains a short video featuring scholars of the text, a study guide, and discussion questions. Certain modules also feature additional resources for further study.

Below is the schedule for which portions of the text are being studied in a given week, occasionally including optional reading when relevant. In addition to reviewing the recommended scripture, you should review the “Questions for Discussion” section each week in order to help facilitate group discussion.

Galatians Week 1 – Paul’s Personal History

1. Prepare for the session by reading Galatians chapters 1 and 2.
2. Optional: Read Jeremiah chapter 1.
3. Optional: read Acts 15.

Galatians Week 2 – The Law

1. Prepare for the session by reading Galatians chapter 3.
2. Optional: Read Genesis chapters 13-18.

Galatians Week 3 – Hagar and Sarah

1. Prepare for the session by reading Galatians chapter 4.
2. Optional: Read Genesis chapters 20 and 21.

Galatians Week 4 – Faith Through Love

1. Prepare for the session by reading Galatians chapters 5 and 6.

Philippians Week 1 – Letter from Prison

1. Prepare for the session by reading Philippians chapter 1.

Philippians Week 2 – The Christ Hymn

1. Prepare for the session by reading Philippians chapter 2.

Philippians Week 3 – Stern Warning

1. Prepare for the session by reading Philippians chapter 3.

Philippians Week 4 – Rejoice, Now and Always

1. Prepare for the session by reading Philippians chapter 4.