It is much easier to understand Paul's letters if you just read the whole thing! He is talking about the unity of believing Gentiles and believing Jews in Christ, something that was previously a Continue Reading
Delving into 1 Corinthians 13:7 (fellowship summary)
It is crucial to understand how God defines love if we are going to be able to appropriately and effectively love anyone else. Continue Reading
Following the Feast of Weeks/Pentecost Through the Bible
The Feast of Weeks can be confusing because it is referred to by several different names in the Bible. It is also interesting because it is the only feast that is one day only and it doesn't Continue Reading
Following Firstfruits Through the Bible – part two
While Jesus didn't directly quote the feasts as prophetic, he referred to them in his illustrations. So if you want to understand better what he is saying, you can study the feasts and how the Continue Reading
Following the Passover Through the Bible
From its institution, the Passover was open for anyone who trusted in Yahweh to celebrate. There was only one requirement and it wasn't being descended from Israel. However, Israel is obviously still Continue Reading
Reading Philippians Chapter 4
Summary: Paul emphasizes his love for these people. Included in this section of the letter are the famous statements in context: "Rejoice in the Lord always!", "whatever things are true… think about Continue Reading
Reading Philippians Chapter 3
Summary: Paul warns the saints at Philippi to beware of evil workers and the false circumcision. If anyone could have boasted in following the law, he could have, but he counts his fleshly heritage as Continue Reading
Reading Philippians Chapter 2
Summary: Paul continues by exhorting them to have the same love, doing nothing out of vain conceit, giving the example of Christ Jesus, who emptied himself to take the form of a servant in the Continue Reading
Reading Philippians Chapter 1
Summary: Paul, with Timothy, writes to the saints of Christ Jesus in Philippi, encouraging them that his imprisonment is furthering the Good News there where he is among the palace guard, as well as Continue Reading
Reading Colossians Chapters 3 and 4
Summary: Paul continues his letter, telling them to seek the things that are above. They are to put to death the things which are on the earth, things for which sake the wrath of God comes on the Continue Reading
