Philippians 2:1-11
Verses 1-2 When we read that statement, “if there is any encouragement in Christ” Paul is not asking as if they doubt that there could be encouragement in Christ. Paul is asking a question knowing the answer. And he knows…
Jeff Horch
James 5:15a
Verse 15a Now what is James saying here? Is he making a promise that if Elders or spiritual leaders pray or anyone praying in faith over someone then the one they are praying for will always be healed? I imagine…
James 5:15b-18
Verse 15b James adds these words to the end of verse 15: “And if he has committed sins, he will be forgiven.” Not only is God able to heal physically but more importantly he is also able to forgive our…
Philippians 1:27-30
Verse 27 The phrase “let your manner of life” or your translation might say “conduct yourselves in a manner” actually comes from one Greek week that literal means: ““live as citizens.” Now for us that phrase does not have a…
Philippians 1:12-18
Verses 12-13 Paul begins verse 12 with this phrase, ‘I want you to know…” meaning ‘I want you to clearly understand.. I don’t want you to be misled or confused about my current situation.’ Paul knew that there were many…
Philippians 1:1-11
In this this letter, Paul is writing to a church in the city of Philippi. This is a group of people that Paul knew well because this was a church that Paul helped established through one of his missionary journeys…
Jonah 4:1-11
Verse 1 God saw their repentance and he was merciful. Jonah saw their repentance and he was angry. Chapter 3:10 and 4:1 captures the conflict of this book—the conflict between the holy character of God and the selfish nature of…
Jonah 3:1-10
Verses 1-2 In the beginning of chapter 3, we have almost the exact same command from God that was given in chapter 1. Jonah has been given a second chance with the same opportunity. Once again we see God’s grace…
Jonah 2:1-10
Verse 1-2 This is the first time we have recorded for us in this book Jonah responding to God. Jonah was in a place that now he was willing to call out to Him. He had reached the lowest of…
Jonah 1:1-17
Verses 1-2 Jonah was a prophet. He was a man who spoke the words of God. When God wanted to speak to the nation of Israel, he often would speak through one of his prophets. He would reveal his words…