Bible Month 2026: Explore Philippians Together
This year, Bible Month invites churches and small groups to dive into one of the most joyful and encouraging letters in the New Testament: Philippians. Written by Paul from prison, this short epistle overflows with warmth, hope, and practical wisdom for living a Christ-shaped life.
Across four weeks, you’ll discover:
- Joy that endures – Paul’s call to rejoice, even in hardship, rooted in confidence in God’s goodness.
- Christ-like humility – the famous “Christ hymn” in chapter 2, showing Jesus’ self-giving love as our model.
- Pressing on in faith – discipleship as a lifelong journey of growth and perseverance.
- Grace and peace – learning contentment and generosity in every circumstance.
New to Bible Month? Find out more about it all in our Bible Month Stakeholders Guide.
Most churches take part in June, when resources and training are scheduled, but you can choose any month that fits your local calendar.
This is not the full version of the Study Guide which you can order from the Preach website. This is a reduced, black and white version with the core preaching notes for those wanting to prepare for Bible Month sermons and small group sessions.
Suggested Hymns and Songs
Philippians 1
692 Your hand, O God, has guided
611 Brother, sister, let me serve You
774 The peace of the earth be with you
608 All praise to our redeeming Lord
156 From the breaking of the dawn (Every promise)
329 Christ has risen while earth slumbers
503 Love divine, all loves excelling
249 Jesu, Jesu, fill us with Your love
668 Now let us from this table rise
557 Let Him to whom we now belong
612 God give us life
432 O the bitter shame and sorrow
567 You are the centre
470 Lord, for the years
351 In Christ alone
501 Help us, O Lord, to learn
418 We have a gospel to proclaim
686 God give us life
Philippians 2
349 When Easter to the dark world came
21 Born in song
274 Jesus Christ, I think upon Your sacrifice (Once again)
332 Lord, I lift Your name on high
175 Light of the world (Here I am to worship)
446 I will offer up my life (This thankful heart)
359 Lord Christ, we praise Your sacrifice
15 The splendour of the King (How great is our God)
52 He is exalted
601 We praise You, Lord, for Jesus Christ
361 Man of Sorrows! What a name
602 Wonder of wonders, life is beginning
317 What kind of love is this?
327 Jesus is King and I will extol Him
338 There is a Redeemer
354 Jesus is the name we honour
356 Jesus shall take the highest honour
357 Jesus - the name high over all
418 We have a gospel to proclaim
Philippians 3
345 And can it be that I should gain
499 Great God, Your love has called us here
278 O Love divine, what have You done!
450 Open, Lord, my inward ear
456 And are we yet alive
287 Jesus, on the mountain peak
366 Thou hidden source of calm repose
545 Be Thou my vision
148 Come, let us with our Lord arise
341 All for Jesus
Philippians 4
316 When Easter to the dark world came
326 Jesus comes with all His grace
368 When morning gilds the skies
208 Let earth and heaven combine
228 Hail to the Lord’s Anointed
427 I’m accepted, I’m forgiven
531 What a friend we have in Jesus
776 In the Lord I’ll be ever thankful
469 I watch the sunrise
712 O love that wilt not let me go
366 Thou hidden source of calm repose
389 Like the murmur of the dove’s song
608 All praise to our redeeming Lord
648 Bread of life, truth eternal
729 Lord of life, we come to You
774 The peace of the earth be with you
368 When morning gilds the skies
526 Lord of all hopefulness
545 Be Thou my vision
606 We pledge to one another
351 In Christ alone
637 Soldiers of Christ, arise
668 Now let us from this table rise
545 Be Thou my vision
88 Praise to the Lord, the Almighty, the King of Creation
123 Come, you thankful people, come
303 I know that my Redeemer lives (what joy)
639 Through the love of God our Saviour
Daily reading guide
A free booklet which lets you read the whole book a small chunk at a time, with daily reflections, questions and a prayer prompt.
Animations
We've produced some short animations for each week of Bible Month which you can play in services or put out on social media. They offer a short, accessible introduction to that week's theme to help whet your appetite for engaging further.
Bible Study Conversation Videos
Tim Baker and guests discuss each week's section of Philippians. You might want to use these as a basis for a small group discussion, or as a replacement for a sermon in a Local Arrangement service.
Bible Month Journalling Kit
For those artistic and crafty ones amongst you, we've put together a Bible Journalling Kit. This is a printable resource with keywords and images from the text of Philippians, that you can cut out and stick into your Bibles or journals to help you as you meditate on its message.
Bible Month Training Day (Live-Stream)
Sunshine and Showers
If you want to explore the Bible with other people check out our six-session course.
Past Bible Month Archives
You can access information and resources for past years' Bible Month books by clicking on the links below.
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Bible Month 2025: John
Bible Month is an annual campaign that invites the whole Methodist Connexion to feast on one particular book of the Bible together.
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Bible Month 2024 - Genesis
Bible Month is an annual campaign that invites the whole Methodist Connexion to feast on one particular book of the Bible together.
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Bible Month 2023 - Revelation
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Bible Month 2022 - Isaiah
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Bible Month 2021 - Mark
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