Quoted here, is the New Living Translation. "Always be full of joy in the Lord. I say it again—rejoice!" Yes, rejoice! Here is one of my very favorite choices the NLT translators make in all their translation (v.6a): "Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything." Here's the context. 6 Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray … Continue reading Philippians 4.
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Philippians 3.
Paul says to the Philippians in this chapter to model their lives after his. Just before that, he offered this thought that they (and we) could model: 12 I don’t mean to say that I have already achieved these things or that I have already reached perfection. But I press on to possess that perfection for … Continue reading Philippians 3.
Week 24.
End of Ephesians, half of Philippians. Any words from any one?
Philippians 2.
I read this chapter yesterday, but didn't get a chance to post until this morning. I'm ripping this quote right out of the middle of its context. 14 Do everything without grumbling or arguing, 15 so that you may be blameless and pure, children of God without blemish though you live in a crooked and perverse society ... … Continue reading Philippians 2.
Philippians 1.
When I decided to encourage others to do this read through the New Testament, my hope was that everyone who joined me would grow in their faith and understanding of Jesus. I'm going to steal Paul's words here and say them over each one of you. 9 And I pray this, that your love may abound … Continue reading Philippians 1.
Ephesians 6.
Armor of God!!! 12 For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. 13 Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your … Continue reading Ephesians 6.
Ephesians 5.
While it is sometimes a temptation to dismiss rules of ethical living and sum up our behavior as requiring that we love God and love others. In one sense this is certainly true. If we live in perfect love for God with all that we are, and love others as ourselves, we should be living … Continue reading Ephesians 5.
Ephesians 4.
Be sweet! 31 You must put away all bitterness, anger, wrath, quarreling, and slanderous talk—indeed all malice.32 Instead, be kind to one another, compassionate, forgiving one another, just as God in Christ also forgave you. Ephesians 4:31, 32
Week 23.
I hope everyone has been able to keep up with their reading. If you've missed, just start with where we are now, and continue on. You can read what you've missed on the weekends, or after the year is up. Any thoughts on this week's reading?
Ephesians 3.
Paul confirms his earlier statements of unity between Israel and gentiles in this chapter, and his role in announcing this situation, and encouraging gentiles to join in. 4 In reading this, then, you will be able to understand my insight into the mystery of Christ, 5 which was not made known to people in other generations as it has … Continue reading Ephesians 3.