Philippians Devotionals

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1. Philippians 1: A Work God Will Finish

   Paul writes Philippians from chains, yet the letter opens with thanksgiving and joy. He is confident that the God who began a good work in these believers will carry it through to…

2. Philippians 2: The Lord Who Stooped Low

   At the center of Philippians 2 is a passage about Jesus himself. Though he shared the very nature of God, he did not treat that equality as something to cling to. He made himself…

3. Philippians 3: A Righteousness Not Our Own

   Philippians 3 turns sharply to warn against teachers who put their confidence in circumcision and religious performance (3:2-3). If anyone could boast in such things, Paul says,…

4. Philippians 4: Peace That Stands Guard

   Philippians 4 is full of short commands. Two women are urged to agree in the Lord, and the church is told to rejoice always, let gentleness show, and pray instead of worrying…