After the journey to Rome, described in Acts 27-28, the Apostle Paul wrote further letters (epistles) to some of the brethren and sisters he had visited on earlier journeys. (See the map in the notes for Week 27).
This letter contains the wonderful theme of the Church as the Body of Christ. It calls believers to a united and exalted life in Him.
This letter is full of joy; it also speaks of the need for unity in Christ in our spiritual warfare. Paul refers to soldiers and their weapons. Philippi was a Roman outpost or colony. In the same way, the true Church should be like a heavenly colony on earth (Philippians 3:20).
| SUNDAY
Ephesians 4 |
Those who have the ONE FAITH (verses 4-6) and a new outlook (verses 22-24), together become the "Body of Christ" (verses 13-16). |
| MONDAY
Ephesians 5 |
Christ is the Head of the Body (the true Church, verse 23) and he is the heavenly Bridegroom (verses 25-27). Note the principles of a good marriage (verses 22-29). |
| TUESDAY
Ephesians 6 |
Discipleship is possible for all kinds of people (verses 1, 4, 5, 9). The sword of the Spirit is the word of God (verse 17) to be used in being valiant for truth. |
| WEDNESDAY
Philippians 1 |
Be valiant for what is true, like a good soldier of Jesus Christ (verses 27-28). |
| THURSDAY
Philippians 2 |
Christ gave up all (verses 7-8); God later exalted him to be Lord of all (verses 9-11). |
| FRIDAY
Philippians 3 |
It is worth us giving up everything to be associated with Christ (verses 7-14). He will return to earth (verses 20-21) and we then may be exalted to share his rule. |
| SATURDAY
Philippians 4 |
God can give us victory and peace through Jesus Christ (verse 7). Pure thoughts make men and women pure (verses 8-9). |