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Philippians 4: Rejoice in the Lord (pt2 of 3)

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Paul says to rejoice in the Lord, not just once. In case you missed it, v4, Paul says, I will say it again: Rejoice! Rejoice, rejoice! Consider the specific context into which Paul tells the Philippians to rejoice. Phil 4:2-3 [READ] Euodia and Syntyche, two women in the church who were probably leaders of some […]

Philippians 4: Rejoice in the Lord (pt1 of 3)

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Text: Phil 4:1-9 Think back to a time in your life when your world was crashing down. When you felt like the rug was being pulled out from under you. The sky was falling. It doesn’t take much. You could be flying high one moment and then one phone call and your entire life can […]

Philippians 3: In Pursuit of the Prize (pt3 of 3)

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This chapter ends with a warning to all whose end is not Christ, who are not straining forward for the prize of Christ. Phil 3:18-21 [READ] If Christ is not your end, then your life will end in destruction. Paul reiterates this point from the opposite vantage point. If Christ is the end goal of […]

Philippians 3: In Pursuit of the Prize (pt2 of 3)

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Let’s read Phil 3:14. [READ] Here, Paul connects the word “goal” with the word “prize.” These two words almost seemed to be used interchangeably. I pursue as my goal the prize. The goal is related to the prize. They are not quite equivalent, but they must be closely linked somehow. To understand the word “prize” […]

Philippians 3: The Surpassing Value of Knowing Christ (pt3 of 3)

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This is what it means to be a Christian.  Our vocabulary falls short in trying to describe the surpassing value of knowing Christ so we use metaphors and we use strong comparative language like loss, filth, rubbish.   We’re reaching for words here.  For the Christian, you have found Christ to be like that treasure hidden […]