Colossians 1:9–18 (NKJV) 9 For this reason we also, since the day we heard it, do not cease to pray for you, and to ask that you may be filled with the knowledge of His will in all wisdom and spiritual understanding; 10 that you may walk worthy of the Lord, fully pleasing Him, being fruitful in … Continue reading Walk Worthy As Well
Applauding Colosse’s Christian Love
Colossians 1:1–8 (NKJV) 1 Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, and Timothy our brother,2 To the saints and faithful brethren in Christ who are in Colosse:Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.Colossians 1:1-2 Paul opens the book of Colossians by identifying who is … Continue reading Applauding Colosse’s Christian Love
I Can Do All Things, For He Will Supply My Needs
Philippians 4:10–23 (NKJV) 10 But I rejoiced in the Lord greatly that now at last your care for me has flourished again; though you surely did care, but you lacked opportunity. 11 Not that I speak in regard to need, for I have learned in whatever state I am, to be content: 12 I know how to be … Continue reading I Can Do All Things, For He Will Supply My Needs
Act Right and Think Right
Philippians 4:2–9 (NKJV) 2 I implore Euodia and I implore Syntyche to be of the same mind in the Lord. 3 And I urge you also, true companion, help these women who labored with me in the gospel, with Clement also, and the rest of my fellow workers, whose names are in the Book of Life.4 Rejoice in … Continue reading Act Right and Think Right
Stand Fast in Hope
Philippians 3:17–4:1 (NKJV) 17 Brethren, join in following my example, and note those who so walk, as you have us for a pattern. 18 For many walk, of whom I have told you often, and now tell you even weeping, that they are the enemies of the cross of Christ: 19 whose end is destruction, whose god is … Continue reading Stand Fast in Hope
Pressing Toward the Goal
Philippians 3:12–16 (NKJV) 12 Not that I have already attained, or am already perfected; but I press on, that I may lay hold of that for which Christ Jesus has also laid hold of me. 13 Brethren, I do not count myself to have apprehended; but one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind and … Continue reading Pressing Toward the Goal
When Gain = Loss
Philippians 3:1–11 (NKJV) 1 Finally, my brethren, rejoice in the Lord. For me to write the same things to you is not tedious, but for you it is safe.2 Beware of dogs, beware of evil workers, beware of the mutilation! 3 For we are the circumcision, who worship God in the Spirit, rejoice in Christ Jesus, and … Continue reading When Gain = Loss
Care About Your Epaphroditus
Philippians 2:25–30 (NKJV) 25 Yet I considered it necessary to send to you Epaphroditus, my brother, fellow worker, and fellow soldier, but your messenger and the one who ministered to my need; 26 since he was longing for you all, and was distressed because you had heard that he was sick. 27 For indeed he was sick almost … Continue reading Care About Your Epaphroditus
Work It Out
Philippians 2:12–24 (NKJV) 12 Therefore, my beloved, as you have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling; 13 for it is God who works in you both to will and to do for His good pleasure.14 Do all things without complaining … Continue reading Work It Out
The Results of Divine Servitude
Philippians 2:5–11 (NKJV) 5 Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus, 6 who, being in the form of God, did not consider it robbery to be equal with God, 7 but made Himself of no reputation, taking the form of a bondservant, and coming in the likeness of men. 8 And being found in … Continue reading The Results of Divine Servitude
Devoted To You 