I desire to depart and be with Christ, which is better by far; but it is more necessary for you that I remain in the body.Philippians 1:23-24Paul had never been with Jesus like the other apostles. He ...  Read More

To me, to live is Christ and to die is gain.Philippians 1:21Paul increases our awe about his Lord and Savior by saying that even if he dies, it will somehow work out for God’s glory. It’s not that Pau...  Read More

What does it matter? The important thing is that in every way, whether from false motives or true, Christ is preached. And because of this I rejoice.Philippians 1:18We’ve all experienced it. A preache...  Read More

This is my prayer: that your love may abound more and more in knowledge and depth of insight, so that you may be able to discern what is best. . . .Philippians 1:9-10For the Christian, love is more th...  Read More

God can testify how I long for all of you with the affection of Christ Jesus.Philippians 1:8Paul wrote several of his letters from a jail cell; chains clanking from his wrists. But that did not dilute...  Read More

I thank my God every time I remember you.Philippians 1:3In Philippians we can tell right away that this letter is going to be full of love and warmth. Paul calls his readers saints, “God’s holy people...  Read More

But if it is from God, you will not be able to stop these men; you will only find yourselves fighting against God.Acts 5:39The church faced trouble from within and without. As it grew in numbers and i...  Read More

The apostles performed many signs and wonders among the people.Acts 5:12The ministry of Jesus through his body, the church, goes on. One way that Luke highlights this continuing work is in the ministr...  Read More

Peter said, “Ananias, how is it that Satan has so filled your heart that you have lied to the Holy Spirit and have kept for yourself some of the money you received for the land?”Acts 5:3At the end of ...  Read More

God’s grace was so powerfully at work in them all that there were no needy persons among them.Acts 4:33-34The needs of the people in the book of Acts were being met because the church had a unified he...  Read More

Now, Lord, consider their threats and enable your servants to speak your word with great boldness.Acts 4:29I am always struck by what they did not pray. They did not ask God to bring destruction on th...  Read More

By faith in the name of Jesus, this man . . . was made strong. It is Jesus’ name and the faith that comes through him that has completely healed him, as you can all see.Acts 3:16Peter urges his listen...  Read More