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Paul’s Prayer For The Church in Philippi

Paul uses three thoughts that describe true Christian Fellowship: 1. I have you in my mind (vv. 3-6). – It is remarkable that Paul is thinking of others and not of himself as he waits for his trial in Rome. His mind goes back to the believers in Philippi, and every time he thinks …

Daniel Taken to Babylon

This chapter introduces the book by giving the background and preparation of the prophet. It opens with Nebuchadnezzar’s besieging of Jerusalem which took place during the reign of Jehoiakim, the eldest son of Josiah (v. 1). Jeremiah had warned Jehoiakim of an impending invasion …

IllustrationWhat John Wesley Wanted For His Whole Life

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IllustrationWooden Man Pumping Water

Many years ago A.J. Gordon went to the World’s Fair. From a distance he saw a man pumping water with one of those old hand pumps. The water was pouring out and he said as he looked, “That man is really pumping water.” But when he got closer, he discovered that it …