Joy in Knowing Jesus Philippians 3:8–21 Righteousness Gained (8–11) Before salvation, Paul sought to gain God’s pleasure by strict adherence to the Law. However, when
Sure of Victory 1 John 3:19–4:4 First John 3:4–18 presents two commands central to the letter: Do not sin, and love fellow believers. Anyone who
Joy Through Humility Philippians 2:1–15 In relationships (1–4) Paul uses a conditional “if” to speak to the Philippian congregation. He says if they are true
Sure of the Truth 1 John 2:18–29 In John 18:38 Pilate asks, “What is truth?” At no time in history has this question been more
Joy of Adversity Philippians 1:12–26 Paul is in Rome awaiting his trial. Will the verdict be life or death? Paul rejoices regardless of the outcome.
Sure of a relationship 1 John 2:3–11, 15–17 Walk in obedience to God’s commands. (3–6) At first, it may seem like this passage teaches that
Joy in prayer Philippians 1:1–11 Over the next few weeks we will study one of the most beloved of Paul’s letters. Philippians frequently is referred
Sure of forgiveness 1 John 1:5–2:2 Thanks to the Internet, it is true that there are two sides (or more) to every story. One can
Lead others to serve 1 Kings 19:19-21; 2 Kings 2:6-14 Years ago a well-known boxer, raised in Louisville, Kentucky, named Cassius Marcellus Clay Jr., was
What is life about? Ecclesiastes 12:1–14 As we come to the final verses of Ecclesiastes, Solomon has reached the end of his search. I love
