Monday, September 21 Philippians 2:19-24 “I have no one else like Timothy” Paul considers Timothy an exceptional ally in times of trouble. He shows this by giving Timothy three commendations: (1) Timothy understands what it means to be united in spirit with other believers, both with Paul and with the Philippians. Timothy is… Read more about Philippians
Philippians
Monday, September 14 Philippians 1:27-30 “Conduct yourselves in a worthy manner” Just as Paul has conducted himself in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ despite opposition both from outside and from within the Christian community, so Paul urges the Philippians to cope with the problem of persecution and dissension in a… Read more about Philippians
Philippians
Monday, September 7 Philippians 1:12-14 “I want you to know . . .” The Philippians were concerned about Paul’s condition in prison, so his statement that “what has happened to me has really served to advance the gospel” probably came to them as a bit of a surprise. It would have been natural for… Read more about Philippians
Philippians
Monday, August 31 Philippians 1:1-2 “Greetings” Two things in these opening verses are important for us to note. First, Paul describes himself and Timothy as “servants of Christ Jesus.” Paul’s word for “servants” does not refer to hired household help but is the term commonly used in ancient times for “slaves” and carries… Read more about Philippians
Exodus 32 through 34
Monday, August 24 Exodus 32:1-14 “The golden calf” Exodus 24:18 tells us that Moses remained on the mountain of God for 40 days and nights. Chapters 25-31 contain God’s words to Moses during that time, which are primarily concerned with the building and equipping of the Tabernacle, the portable tent which will contain… Read more about Exodus 32 through 34
Exodus 23 and 24
Monday, August 17 Exodus 23:20-24 “My angel will go before you” Although not a dominating character, the angel has been involved in Israel’s redemption throughout Exodus. He was there at Moses’ call (3:2) and was involved in Israel’s escape from the Egyptians at the Red Sea (14:19-20). Hence, it is fitting that he… Read more about Exodus 23 and 24
Exodus 22 and 23
Monday, August 10 Exodus 22:18-20 “Sorceresses, bestiality, and false sacrifices” The first command is against sorceresses. While the female form is used here, Scripture makes it clear that sorcerers are also to be put to death. Sorcery involved calling on spiritual forces other than the God of Israel. The second command is against bestiality… Read more about Exodus 22 and 23
Exodus 21 and 22
Monday, August 3 Exodus 20:22-26 “Regarding idols and altars” The reiteration of the first two commandments indicates their importance for understanding what follows, not only in this brief passage about idols and altars, but to the rest of what is known as the Book of the Covenant (Exodus 20:22-23:19), a section of Exodus that… Read more about Exodus 21 and 22