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Philippians 3:5c – The Tribe That Almost Wasn’t

Hebrew man thinking about the past. (AI - Pixabay)

… of the tribe of Benjamin…

Summary: Paul’s reference to the tribe of Benjamin was, no doubt, a point of pride. Yet, when we look at this history of Benjamin’s people, we find a sordid past overshadowing the good.   

Our last meditation points out how God made the Hebrews keep a record of every major thing they did wrong. Even though Israel was blessed by God (Genesis 32:26-28), she continued to poke God in the eye every chance they got by doing the opposite of what God told them to do. 

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Philippians 3:1b – Authority and Clarity

Picture of a pen and paper with writing on it (Pixabay)

It is no trouble for me to write the same things to you again, and it is a safeguard for you.

Summary: This passage leaves us with both questions and answers. If done cautiously, it can be constructive to consider why Paul wrote what he did.   

I notice that Paul says he is writing “again.” 

Do you ever wonder what happened to Paul’s first letter to the Philippians?* I suppose that it must have been lost or misplaced. Perhaps, at some point, people started realizing that Paul’s letters were valuable. 

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Colossians 3:16b – Trust Jesus

A modern interpretation of Saul on the road to Damascus when he is confronted by the Lord

[Let the message of Christ dwell among you] …  richly …

Summary: Experiencing Christ involves separating the wheat from the chaff, or as we say these days, the signal from the noise. Paul wants you to succeed and experience Christ richly. 

Is it true that salvation is all about who we know rather than what we know? 

Putting the burden of faith on what we know is a common misconception. We know this is true because so many people do it! 

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