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Continue reading →: Lectio Divina
Lectio Divina One of the oldest methods of Bible study is referred to as Lectio Divina. It was practiced for many years among monks and other scholars. It disappeared for a while as new methods arose but has recently had a revival. It is a simple method but very effective…
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Continue reading →: Comments on Philippians
Chapter 3, Verse 7 “But whatever gain I had, I counted as loss for the sake of Christ.” Paul had accomplished much in the Jewish religious world. The Judaizing teachers in Philippi knew this all too well. Perhaps they though Paul would be inclined to agree with their position because of…
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Continue reading →: Comments on Philippians
Chapter 3, Verse 6 “…as to zeal, a persecutor of the church; as to righteousness under the law, blameless.” Paul wants the Philippians to know he was not ever lukewarm or casual about his belief as a Jewish follower of the law. He was all in, every law, every tradition…
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Continue reading →: Shootout at the Spring
Shootout at the Spring Episode Eighteen Ben Two of Ben’s best friends, Corporals Isaiah Barnes and Joseph Mears, had been struck through the chest with flint-headed arrows. When the battle was over and the Indians were driven off, Ben had gone to them both. He broke the arrows in two,…
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Continue reading →: Comments on Philippians
Chapter 3, Verse 5 “…circumcised on the eighth day, of the people of Israel, of the tribe of Benjamin, a Hebrew of Hebrews; as to the law, a Pharisee;” Make no mistake about it. Paul fully understands the Jewish mindset. He is a Jew of Jews. He grasps completely the value…
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Continue reading →: Loving Self
Loving Self Nothing wrong with being in love with yourself. It is, in fact, a necessity for loving God and others. We must make sure that our love is based on reality and not make believe. It is not good to think of ourselves more highly than we really are.…
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Continue reading →: Comments on Philippians
Chapter 3, Verse 4 “…though I myself have reason for confidence in the flesh also. If anyone else thinks he has reason for confidence in the flesh, I have more:” If salvation could be obtained through fleshly means, Paul is quick to point out that he would be at the head…
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Continue reading →: Comments on Philippians
Chapter 3, Verse 3 “For we are the circumcision, who worship by the Spirit of God and glory in Christ Jesus and put no confidence in the flesh…” Circumcision had been a sign of the covenant God had with the Jewish people. It was a physical sign of a spiritual connection.…
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Continue reading →: Shootout at the Spring
Shootout at the Spring Episode Seventeen Chad looked down at the front of his leather vest. He had forgotten the bullet that went into his upper shoulder in the excitement of arresting the outlaw that had put it there. He glanced at his prisoner and smiled. “That hole and the…
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Continue reading →: Comments on Philippians
Chapter 3, Verse 2 “Look out for the dogs, look out for the evildoers, look out for those who mutilate the flesh.” What is safe for the Philippians is a three-part warning from Paul. Full of sarcasm, Paul’s warning is pointed towards one group of people. It is obvious they are…
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