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NOVEMBER 10 Reading 314 CONTENT WITH CHRIST Philippians 4 “I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances” (Phil. 4:11).When you have it all, more means little. Overview Paul exhorted his friends (4:1–9), put their gift to him in unique perspective (vv. 10–20), and added final greetings (vv. 21–23). Understanding the Text “Therefore . .Continue reading “The 365 Day Devotional Commentary”

NOVEMBER 9 Reading 313 TO KNOW CHRIST Philippians 3 “I consider everything a loss compared to the surpassing greatness of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord” (Phil. 3:8).Power for living as well as salvation is to be found in Christ alone. Overview Paul had abandoned confidence in his own works (3:1–6) to trust Christ completely (vv.Continue reading “The 365 Day Devotional Commentary”

NOVEMBER 8 Reading 312 HUMILITY INCARNATE Philippians 2 “Your attitude should be the same as that of Christ Jesus: Who being in very nature God, did not consider equality with God something to be grasped, but made Himself nothing” (Phil. 2:5–7).The way to be exalted is still, be humble. Overview A humble concern for othersContinue reading “The 365 Day Devotional Commentary”

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”