Philippians 1 v 12-18 The letter’s structure:Greeting, Thanksgiving, Prayer, the Body, Moral exhortations, Greeting, Benediction. A missionary Support Letter from God’s Apostle to the Gentiles.Some wonderful lines of praise to God – especially in the second chapter.The letter ties in wonderfully with Habakkuk we are considering in the mornings. We see Paul’s joy despite circumstances.Adversity…
Habakkuk 2 v 1-7 Overview:Habakkuk’s Prayer (ch 1), Patience (ch 2) and Peace (ch 3).He saw God’s Plan, His Power and trusted in His Providence. Injustice is all around us – people losing their jobs and salaries.American businesses – broken down and bordered up.We feel the strain of economies going bad and ask why this…
Philippians 1 v 9-11 Christian prayer has at heart the praise and glory of God.Paul is concerned about four things regarding the spiritual well-being of the Philippians: That their love may abound and increase – growing more and more (2 Pet 1:5-8).Our love must grow in knowledge and all discernment. Love that is blind to…
Acts 2 v 1-21 The Settinga. The DayFeast of weeks (Ex. 34:22)Pentecost means 50 – observed 50 days after Passover (Lev. 23:13-16).Observed on the Sunday – like we are doing.b. The PlaceThey were all assembled with one accord in a house and in unity.c. The peopleActs 1:26 points to the Apostles being together – Galileans.They…
Philippians 1 v 5-11 Verses 3 to 8 is a window into Paul’s heart: Their partnership in the Gospel.We get a glimpse into his prayer life. He always prayed for those with whom he labored in the Gospel, e.g. Lydia (Acts 16:15).He remembers their partnership sweetly.In spite of imprisonment Paul could pray with joyful thanksgiving…
Habakkuk 1 v 5-11 Habakkuk was a prophet who also spoke to God like a priest.His name means ’embrace’, speaking as one who embraces God’s people to his heart. The three chapters can be seen:1. From Habakkuk’s perspective as his prayer, patience and peace.2. From God’s perspective as His Plan, Power and Providence. We would…
Philippians 1 v 1-11 The Apostle Paul had joy in his adverse circumstances because he was single minded on the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ.He saw his circumstances as God’s providence in exalting Christ. He was single minded concerning three things: Fellowship of the Gospel. Furtherance of the Gospel. Faith in the Gospel. He…
Habakkuk 1 v 1-4 What we will learn from Habakkuk: His Plight (chapter 1) His Patience (chapter 2) His Peace (chapter 3) Two main points (chapter 1 v 1-4): The Prophet’s Covenant Relationship with God, our Creator and Redeemer. The Prophet’s Cry for Righteousness: His Desperation – how long must I cry for help? (verse…
Philippians 1v1-6&4v1-9 The Characteristics, Causes and Consequences of and Cure for Anxiety.
Habakkuk 1v1-2v1 Outline: The Prophet’s Perplexity (chapter 1v1-17) The Prophet’s Patience (chapter 2v1-20) The Prophet’s Peace (chapter 3v1-19)