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Day 331 - Colossians and Faith

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http://www.christianpoetry.org/keep-faith-god-modern-times/ Read the Bible in a Year | My Mini-Bible Study for 2019 | Come join us at any time!  In the name of God who surrounds us; the God who Walks with us; the God who blows through us.  Amen Today’s Reading - 11/27/2019     Day 331 Colossians 1:1 - 2:23 Reflection | Today - In our prayers, we thank God for your faith in God. We pray for your continued growth in the Spirit. Jesus rocks! The firstborn of all creation! Jesus is the head of the Church. Stay in the faith. Paul’s ministry. Do not let anyone disqualify you because of your faith. Do not be self-righteous but in all things honor God. Background |  Background by the Center of Biblical Studies.   More Colossians by Mark Powell Outline of Colossians - Powell Although having some of the structure of Paul’s style of writing, Colossians as thought by scholars to be written around 65 c.e. by a disciple of Paul a...

Day 330 - Paul and Philippians

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Artgate Fondazione Cariplo - Grassi Nicola, S. Paolo apostolo Read the Bible in a Year | My Mini-Bible Study for 2019 | Come join us at any time!  In the name of God who surrounds us; the God who Walks with us; the God who blows through us.  Amen Today’s Reading - 11/26/2019     Day 330 Philippians 3:1 - 4:23 Reflection | Today - Paul uses his life as an example of faith. Yet whatever gains I had, I consider them as loss because of Christ. You are all beloved. Finally, he says whatever is true, honorable, just, pure, pleasing, commendable, excellence, worthy of praise should be thought about. Keep on doing things that you have learned. I rejoice in hearing from you and your concern for me. God will satisfy all your needs. Background |  Background by the Center of Biblical Studies.   More Philippians by Mark Powell Outline of 1 Philippians - Powell According to Carolyn Osiek (NOAB5 notes), Philippians is one of the...

Day 329 - Paul, Philippians, and Prison

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https://www.pinterest.com/srjulia/saint-paul-the-apostle/ Read the Bible in a Year | My Mini-Bible Study for 2019 | Come join us at any time!  In the name of God who surrounds us; the God who Walks with us; the God who blows through us.  Amen Today’s Reading - 11/25/2019     Day 329 Philippians 1:1 - 2:30 Reflection | Today - I thank my God every time I remember you. Live your life in a manner that is worthy of your faith. Paul is thankful for the suffering; appeals for unity in the Church for the sake of the self-emptying of Jesus Christ. Do all things without murmuring and arguing so that you are blameless and innocent. Timothy and Epaphroditus are examples of the faith.   Background |  Background by the Center of Biblical Studies.   More Philippians by Mark Powell Outline of 1 Philippians - Powell According to Carolyn Osiek (NOAB5 notes), Philippians is one of the richest letters of Paul with litt...