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Philippians NOVEMBER 7 Reading 311 PAUL IN CHAINS Philippians 1“What has happened to me has really served to advance the Gospel” (Phil. 1:12).In Christ, even bad news can be good news in disguise. Background The church in Philippi. Paul founded the church in the Roman colony city of Philippi aboutA.D 50, some 10 years beforeContinue reading “The 365 Day Devotional Commentary”

Philippians INTRODUCTION This warm and upbeat letter was written while Paul was imprisoned in Rome around A.D. 61. Despite this circumstance, the key word in Philippians is “joy” or “rejoice,” which occurs 14 times. While the letter is personal, rather than a theological treatise like Romans or Galatians, it contains one of Scriptures’ most powerfulContinue reading “The 365 Day Devotional Commentary”

May 23HOLY SPIRIT, FAITHFUL GUIDEWords and Music by Marcus M. Wells, 1815–1895I will not leave you comfortless; I will come to you. (John 14:18 KJV)One of the Holy Spirit’s ministries is to lead us each day wherever our heavenly Father desires us to best represent Him. When vital decisions must be made, the Holy SpiritContinue reading “Amazing Grace: 366 Hymn Stories”

May 22BLESSED QUIETNESSManie P. Ferguson, 19th centuryDo not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only that which is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen. And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, with whom you were sealed for the dayContinue reading “Amazing Grace: 366 Hymn Stories”

May 21BREATHE ON ME, BREATH OF GODEdwin Hatch, 1835–1889As the Father has sent Me, I am sending you. And with that He breathed on them and said, “Receive the Holy Spirit.” (John 20:21, 22)The good news of the gospel relates not only to what Christ once did—His death, resurrection, ascension—but to what He presently offers:Continue reading “Amazing Grace: 366 Hymn Stories”