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Chapter 1, Verse 26 “…so that in me you may have ample cause to glory in Christ Jesus, because of my coming to you again.” Paul is considering what his being still alive and even free from jail might mean to the Philippian church. What would be better for them than…
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Continue reading →: Comments on Philippians
Chapter 1, Verse 25 “Convinced of this, I know that I will remain and continue with you all, for your progress and joy in the faith,” Paul is comfortable with stating what he believes deep inside. God wants him to continue to minister to the Philippians and others rather than…
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Continue reading →: Temples #5
Wheels in Wheels (Shekina) Ezekiel begins his work of prophecy with a vision of the glory of God. Ezekiel is in Babylon as an exile. He had likely been a witness to the loss of the temple and in his prophecy, he will warn of the fall of Jerusalem. How…
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Chapter 1, Verse 24 “But to remain in the flesh is more necessary on your account.“ Paul has weighed what is better for him against what is necessary for the Philippians. As far as his thinking went personally, it was far better for him to die. As far as his…
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Chapter 1, Verse 23 “I am hard pressed between the two. My desire is to depart and be with Christ, for that is far better.” Paul is honest with the Philippians and with us. He expresses his desire alongside his duty. What Paul has heard (voice of Jesus) and seen…
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Continue reading →: Shootout at the Spring #2
Shootout at the Spring Episode Two Thinking of Fort Pierre took his thoughts to Nancy when they first heard about the bank robbery. What would she be thinking? They had been eating breakfast together when the news of the robbery came with an urgent knock on their door. The loud…
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Chapter 1, Verse 22 “If I am to live in the flesh, that means fruitful labor for me. Yet which I shall choose I cannot tell.” Paul makes an argument for staying alive, prison or not. In the flesh is Paul’s way of talking physical body rather than a spiritual…
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Continue reading →: Temples #4
Solomon’s Temple; Made by Man God allowed Solomon to build a temple of stone but in doing so reminded Him that He had no intention of living on the earth. He did not need a temple of stone for His was a temporary residence on earth. When Stephen made his…
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Continue reading →: Comments on Philippians
Chapter 1, Verse 21 “For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain.” This is a well-known verse and often quoted. It follows Paul’s assurance in verse 19 to the Philippians that he believes the present scenario will turn out well. This verse offers a more personal insight…
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