Submitted by Irene Heung, Gracepoint Berkeley In what ways does “grasping” characterize my life contrast to Jesus? Jesus is equal with God but he doesn’t consider equality with God something to be grasped but made himself nothing, takes on the nature of a servant and dies on the cross for sinners. Jesus knows fully who [...]
Here is the recommended personal devotions schedule. Monday to Thursday For each weekday, from Monday to Thursday, – Read the assigned text several times – Do Inductive Bible Study using the questions and prompts provided in the downloadable packet – Personal Reflection based on the questions in the packet. Friday to Sunday Read the assigned Old [...]
Submitted by Peter Choi, Gracepoint Berkeley Being in prison would be a very frustrating experience for the average person because he wouldn’t be able to come and go as he pleases, doing things that are important to him. His schedule would be strictly defined by his captors and he wouldn’t be able to do as [...]
v.1 “Paul’s word for “servants” (douloi) does not refer to hired household help but is the term commonly used in ancient times for “slaves.” Although in the Old Testament the term “slave” sometimes appears as a title of honor to indicate the special relationship of great heroes like Moses, Joshua, and David to God (Josh. [...]
Philippians 2 Commentary
By williamkang on July 5th, 2010
v.2 “On the basis of what they have in Christ, Paul now appeals to the Philippians to behave in such a way as will ‘make [his] joy complete’ (v.2). The Philippians have already brought him joy (1:4; cf. 4:1), and if their behavior reflects their common life in Christ, they will fulfill Paul’s joy. The [...]