June 25 Philippians 4:14-23 (ESV) 14 Yet it was kind of you to share [1] my trouble. 15 And you Philippians yourselves know that in the beginning of the gospel, when I left Macedonia, no church entered into partnership with me in giving and receiving, except you only. 16 Even in Thessalonica you sent me help for my needs once and again. 17 Not that [...]
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June 25 Philippians 4:14-23
Posted: June 25, 2011 by Pam Larson in Bible Passages, June Bible Readings, PhilippiansTags: Bible, Bible reading, Bible study, daily Bible, June 25 Philippians 4:14-23, June Bible Readings, Philippians, Scripture
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Growing Contentment
Posted: June 24, 2011 by Pam Larson in Devotionals/Commentaries, June, PhilippiansTags: Bible, Bible daily, Bible reading, Bible study, Charles Spurgeon, Growing Contentment
“I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, therewith to be content.” Philippians 4:11 C.H. Spurgeon comments in “Morning and Evening, (Feb 16)” THESE words show us that contentment is not a natural propensity of man. “Ill weeds grow apace.” Covetousness, discontent, and murmuring, are as natural to man as thorns are to the soil. [...]
June 24 Philippians 4:8-13
Posted: June 24, 2011 by Pam Larson in Bible Passages, June Bible Readings, PhilippiansTags: Bible, Bible reading, Bible study, daily Bible, June 24 Philippians 4:8-13, June Bible Readings, Scripture
June 24 Philippians 4:8-13 (ESV) 8 Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things. 9 What you have learned and received and heard and seen in me—practice these things, and [...]
Piper: the joy and the wonder and the power and privilege and the peace of a life of prayer!
Posted: June 23, 2011 by Pam Larson in Devotionals/Commentaries, June, PhilippiansTags: Bible, Bible daily, Bible reading, Bible study, daily Bible, Dr. John Piper, Philippians, Piper: the joy and the wonder and the power and privilege and the peace of a life of prayer!, prayer, Scripture
John Piper on Philippians 4:6-7 Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. The effect of faithful prayer here is stated [...]
June 23 Philippians 4:1-7
Posted: June 23, 2011 by Pam Larson in Bible Passages, June Bible Readings, PhilippiansTags: Bible, Bible reading, Bible study, daily Bible, June 23 Philippians 4:1-7, Philippians, Scripture
June 23 Philippians 4:1-7 (ESV) Exhortation, Encouragement, and Prayer 2 I entreat Euodia and I entreat Syntyche to agree in the Lord. 3 Yes, I ask you also, true companion, [2] help these women, who have labored side by side with me in the gospel together with Clement and the rest of my fellow workers, whose names are in the [...]
Passport Requirements for Heaven
Posted: June 22, 2011 by Pam Larson in Devotionals/Commentaries, June, PhilippiansTags: Bible, Bible daily, Bible reading, Bible study, daily Bible, Dr. John Piper, Is your citizenship in heaven?, Passport Requirements for Heaven, Philippians, Scripture
John Piper comments on Philippians 3:20, “Our citizenship is in heaven, and from it we await a Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ.” If you are a believer in Christ, you do not have to wait for the second coming of Christ to know where your home is: heaven or hell. When you trust Christ your name [...]
June 22 Philippians 3:15-21
Posted: June 22, 2011 by Pam Larson in Bible Passages, June Bible Readings, PhilippiansTags: Bible, Bible reading, Bible study, daily Bible, June 22 Philippians 3:15-21, June Bible Readings, Philippians, Scripture
June 22 Philippians 3:15-21 (ESV) 15 Let those of us who are mature think this way, and if in anything you think otherwise, God will reveal that also to you. 16 Only let us hold true to what we have attained. 17 Brothers, join in imitating me, and keep your eyes on those who walk according to the example [...]
The surpassing worth of knowing Christ!
Posted: June 21, 2011 by Pam Larson in Devotionals/Commentaries, June, PhilippiansTags: Bible, Bible daily, Bible reading, Bible study, daily Bible, Dr. John Piper, Philippians, Scripture, The surpassing worth of knowing Christ!
John Piper, in a message, “Called to Suffer and Rejoice -that We Might Gain Christ” Why did God ordain and Paul accept the losses that it meant for him to be a Christian? Paul gives the answer again and again in these verses so that we cannot miss the point. He is not passive in this suffering [...]
June 21 Philippians 3:10-14
Posted: June 21, 2011 by Pam Larson in Bible Passages, June Bible Readings, PhilippiansTags: Bible, Bible reading, Bible study, daily Bible, June 21 Philippians 3:10-14, Scripture
June 21 Philippians 3:10-14 (ESV) 10 that I may know him and the power of his resurrection, and may share his sufferings, becoming like him in his death, 11 that by any means possible I may attain the resurrection from the dead. Straining Toward the Goal 12 Not that I have already obtained this or am already perfect, but [...]
June 20 Philippians 3:1-9
Posted: June 20, 2011 by Pam Larson in Bible Passages, June Bible Readings, PhilippiansTags: Bible, Bible reading, Bible study, daily Bible, June 20 Philippians 3:1-9, Scripture
June 20 Philippians 3:1-9 (ESV) Righteousness Through Faith in Christ 3:1 Finally, my brothers, [1] rejoice in the Lord. To write the same things to you is no trouble to me and is safe for you. 2 Look out for the dogs, look out for the evildoers, look out for those who mutilate the flesh. 3 For we are the circumcision, [...]
