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In our passage today, Paul pours out his hopes and desires for this beloved church. Let’s look together at Paul’s heart for the church in Philippi.

Paul has already walked through many challenges, and the book of Acts tells the story in full. Yet at every turn we see his steady faithfulness. Today, Paul offers the church—and us—wisdom for living faithfully in Christ. As we face the challenges of life, join us as we explore the wisdom God provides for every step of the journey.

In Philippians 1, Paul prays that God’s love would abound in the lives of His people so that Christ would be glorified. He also celebrates the advance of the gospel—whether through his imprisonment or the boldness of believers around him—showing his deep desire for more lives to be reached. These two themes meet in one central truth: when God’s love grows in us, the gospel moves through us. Today we see how Paul lifts this reality high as he calls us to live with the Gospel above all.

Paul longed—he yearned—for another opportunity to show the love of Christ to this church. Though miles separated them, they were never far from his mind. And knowing he could not be there in person to support them, Paul turned to something even more powerful. Paul prayed for the church. Join us as we explore Paul’s prayer for the believers in Philippi.

The same Gospel that transformed Paul’s life is the very message our hearts need today. Jesus was the answer then, and He remains the way, the truth, and the life. Join us as we step into Paul’s opening words to the Philippian church in Philippians 1:1–8.

In the weeks ahead, we’ll walk through Philippians one verse at a time. Though it is one of Paul’s prison epistles—along with Ephesians, Colossians, and Philemon—the joyful tone of the letter can make that easy to forget. Philippians isn’t written to correct false teaching; it is Paul’s heartfelt expression of love and gratitude for a church that stood faithfully with him. Join as we explore the story behind the letter.

John writes in 1 John 5:13 that believers may know they possess eternal life. Today’s passage lays out three proofs of that eternal life—three ways God confirms that a place is prepared for His people. Join us as we explore 1 Peter 1:3-7.

John writes in 1 John 5:13 that believers may know they possess eternal life. Today’s passage lays out three proofs of that eternal life—three ways God confirms that a place is prepared for His people. Join us as we explore 1 Peter 1:3-7.

John writes in 1 John 5:13 that believers may know they possess eternal life. Today’s passage lays out three proofs of that eternal life—three ways God confirms that a place is prepared for His people. Join us as we explore 1 Peter 1:3-7.