"FOR TO ME TO LIVE IS CHRIST, AND TO DIE IS GAIN."--PHILIPPIANS 1:21Paul's attitudes about life and death were transformed by the gospel. Jesus's death and resurrection defeated death and gave us hope. In Paul's letter to the Philippians, he exhorts us to adopt the mind of Christ so that we too can have supernatural hope and joy.Philippians: A 40-Day Bible Study is meditative, gospel-centered, practical, and prayerful. Over forty days, you will: Read and reflect on PhilippiansMeditate on Jesus and the good newsPray through PhilippiansApply God's word to your lifePlanted in the Word: Bible studies for individuals or small groups. Each volume provides forty days of guided Bible study written by respected scholars for everyday Christians. Short enough to read in 15 minutes or less, each day includes: Reading and meditation on ScriptureReflection on how the text points to ChristApplication of God's word to our livesPraying for God's helpSuggestions for further study or discussion. Each volume includes a reading plan for group study.