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How do we as Christians understand our call to present-day obedience in light of the truth of God's perfect character and work? What can we learn from the Scripture about connecting who Christ is to the everyday faithfulness of ordinary life? In Philippians 2:12-13, the Apostle Paul exhorts the saints to obey Christ faithfully seeing the perfection of His power and work in them. May we be encouraged to obey Him in light of the grace we have been shown!

What does the Scripture teach about marriage, divorce, and remarriage? What is our calling as the church when it comes to walking into circumstances facing individuals that are challenging and hard? Over 1 Corinthians 7:10-16, we see the Apostle Paul addressing these areas. Ultimately, we as Christians must think biblically so that we can bring Gospel grace and biblical truth to souls in need and for the guidance of our own lives!

What does it mean for Christ to be King? What does it mean for Christ to be Lord? As we come to Philippians 2:9-11, we see the truth of the exaltation of Christ. He has been given the name above every name and is seated at the right hand of the Father in the position of all power and authority. May we as His people be encouraged to live for the glory of this worthy King!

Over Philippians 2:5-8, we see the perfect glory of Christ the suffering servant. In the Old Testament, it was foreshadowed that Christ would come and suffer for the sins of His people. Paul shows the greatness of Christ the One who is truly God and truly man come to redeem His people from their sins!

In 1 Corinthians 6:12-20, the Apostle Paul calls on the saints in Corinth to flee sexual immorality. Further, they are to use their bodies for the glory of God by living in submission to His Word. What does it mean for us as Christians to have a biblical understanding of the body and the physical creation that God has made? How do we live in the light of His design? As we unpack these verses, we see the amazing truth that we have been purchased by the Lord Jesus and belong body and soul to Him!

What does it mean to cast aside selfish ambition and conceit? How do we live with true humility before the Lord? We come to Philippians 2:1-4, where we are encouraged in the light of the grace and glory of Christ, to live with true humility in this life. May we be equipped to faithfully serve our glorious King!

Over Philippians 1:27-30, we see the goal that should be central for every believer, the advance of the Gospel of Christ. We are called to stand firm, not just as individuals, but as the church together united by the work of the Lord. Knowing our mission, we are to work together striving to see the Gospel be proclaimed and Christ be made much of in all things!

As we come to 1 Corinthians 6:9-11, we see the Apostle Paul reminding the church of the grace they had been shown in the Gospel. We were once unbelieving sinners whose lives were marked by rebellion against God and all sorts of depravity. But now, we have been washed, sanctified, and justified through work of our Lord Jesus Christ. May we rejoice in this grace and pursue a life of faithfulness in light of God's redeeming work!

How does the Scripture speak to the joy of believers in seeking the advance of the Gospel of Jesus Christ? Over Philippians 1:12-18, we see that the Apostle Paul is focused on the advance of the glory of Christ through the Gospel message going forward. He is rejoicing in brothers who are sharing the truth of the Lord. May we also have eyes to see how the Lord is advancing the Gospel and a focus to seek to share the good news in our own lives!

The church in Corinth had a problem with individual believers bringing lawsuits against one another. Paul gives the admonition to flee this kind of contention amongst the body and instead pursue reconciliation. This passage shows us the great need for peacemakers in the life of the local church!

Over Philippians 1:7-11, we see the deep love and affection of Paul for the local church. How should we as Christians think and even feel about the local church? What are biblical desires and affections for the church? Here in these verses we see how Christ bears fruit through His people to love the church and sacrificially serve for one another's good being guided by the truth of His Word.

Over the course of 1 Corinthians 5:6-13, we see the Apostle Paul continue addressing the situation of church discipline in the body. He warns the church that a little leaven will leaven the whole loaf. They need to take decisive action for the sake of the purity of the church and the good of souls to the glory of the Lord. May the Lord grant us humility to walk purely before Him as we rejoice in His redemptive work that has made us spotless before the Father!

Even though he is in prison and the church is facing various challenges, the themes of joy and thanksgiving are repeated over the letter of Paul to the church in Philippi. The Apostle Paul has joy because he knows the Lord Jesus Christ. We too as believers should have joy and thanksgiving because of Christ and His glorious work that He will bring to completion on the last day!

What can we learn from the conclusion of a letter? Over 2 Thessalonians 3:13-18, we see Paul encouraging the saints to press on in Christ. He directs them to not grow weary in doing, to submit to divine authority, and to live in peace knowing the Lord of peace is with them. In these verses, we are reminded of rich and practical encouragements that direct us toward faithfulness in the Lord.

Over the course of 1 Corinthians 4:6-21, we see the Apostle Paul exposing the pride within the Corinthian church. He desires for them to turn from the pride of the flesh so that they might humbly rejoice in the rich grace that comes through Christ. Faithful stewards are called to be humbly reliant on the grace and power of the Lord. May we be reminded of His perfect sufficiency as we seek His glory in all things!