Dig Deeper
The Apostle Paul traveling with Luke, Timothy and
Silas, on his 2nd missionary journey arrived in Philippi in 52 AD. The
letter of Philippians was written by Paul in 62 AD while he was a prisoner in
Rome. From its inception Paul maintained
a close bond with these fellow Christ-followers writing, “Every time you cross my mind, I break out in exclamations of thanks to
God… I find myself praying for you with a glad heart. I am so pleased that you
have continued on in this with us, believing and proclaiming God’s Message,
from the day you heard it right up to the present” (The Message,
Philippians 1:3-5).
What insights do the following Scriptures provide about
the relationship the Apostle Paul had with the churches he planted?
1 Corinthians 1:11--
Colossians 4:7-18--
Ephesians 6:21--
1 Thessalonians 1:8-9--
Acts 16:11-34 records the conversion accounts of
the first Christians in Philippi. How might their stories have impacted the
young Philippian church and its continuing steadfast commitment to the Apostle
Paul and his ministry?
Lydia (Acts 16:14-15)--
the servant girl (Acts 16:16-18)--
the jailer and his family (Acts 16:25-34)--
Application
Your story-- Where do you see evidence of God at
work in your life? For whom do you thank God “for every remembrance”? How is the Holy Spirit leading you to fight
for joy?
Memorize This
Philippians
1:6-I am sure of this, that He who started a good work in
you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus. © HCSB
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