Philippians 1:7b – The Last Place

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… whether I am in chains or defending and confirming the gospel, all of you share in God’s grace with me.

Summary: Paul, writing from prison, talks about sharing in the grace of God. This leads us to wonder about what “grace” is and what it means. 

Have you ever noticed that whatever you are looking for, you always find it in the last place you look? It’s funny because it is true! It is also “funny” (odd) because sometimes the last place we look is the last place we would ever think to look. 

For example, whoever thought the world would be saved by someone crucified by the Romans two thousand years ago? 

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Philippians 1:7a – Emotional Need

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It is right for me to feel this way about all of you, since I have you in my heart …

Summary: Paul continues his introductory remarks by explaining why he feels so strongly about the Philippians. 

Emotions are a tricky thing. As people, we are susceptible to being emotionally needy. 

To some extent, everyone is emotionally needy before they meet Jesus. We all need to be reunited with our Father, God. 

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