You don’t have to have read any of this study to get some use out of this Nine-Star Review #2 post! Whether you’ve read the Bible discussions of the previous nine days or not, this post can be useful. Below, you’ll find: Philippians: Shine Like Stars – DAY 40Family Discussions for a New School Year … Read more
Paul wanted the Philippians to trust God as they continued to work out their salvation with fear & trembling, “for it is God who works in you to will and to act in order to fulfill His good purpose.” [An 11 1/2 min. discussion of Psalm 25 & trusting God] Philippians: Shine Like Stars – … Read more
Paul wrote to the Church at Philippi, telling them: to urgently “continue to work out your salvation with fear and trembling.” [This post comes in at 18 1/2 min. I know, much longer than usual! This discussion contains a lot of Scripture and prompts us to reflect upon our readiness for Jesus’ return, when He … Read more
Work out your salvation, not work for! [This discussion can be read in 7 min.] Philippians: Shine Like Stars – DAY 37Family Discussions for a New School Year *This is DAY 37. Click here for all days. DAY 37/MONDAYPhilippians 2:12-13Work OUT Your Salvation: Obey Christ. “Therefore, my dear friends, as you have always obeyed—not only … Read more
God asks a lot of us, but we don’t do the work on our own. [This post can be read aloud in under 6 min.] Philippians: Shine Like Stars – DAY 36Family Discussions for a New School Year *This is DAY 36. Click here for all days. DAY 36/FRI.-SAT.Philippians 2:12-13God Works in You “Therefore, my … Read more
One more look at Philippians 2:1-11, because it’s that important! [An 11 min. discussion of the first 11 verses of Philippians 2] Philippians: Shine Like Stars – DAY 35Family Discussions for a New School Year *This is DAY 35. Click here for all days. DAY 35/THURSDAYPhilippians 2:1-11He Humbled Himself “Therefore if you have any encouragement … Read more
Paul desired for the Philippian believers to have the humility of Christ in their relationships with one another. Which will win out when it’s pride vs. humility? [A 12 1/2 min. discussion of biblical pride] Philippians: Shine Like Stars – DAY 34Family Discussions for a New School Year *This is DAY 34. Click here for … Read more
The Philippian Christians were instructed to look not only to their own interests, but also to the interests of their fellow believers. Dealing with sin is in everyone’s best interest — first, the plank; then, the speck. [An 11 1/2 min. discussion on dealing with each other’s sins.] Philippians: Shine Like Stars – DAY 33Family … Read more
The Philippian Christians were instructed to look not only to their own interests, but also to the interests of their fellow believers. Dealing with sin is in everyone’s best interest — first, the plank! [This discussion comes in at just under 13 min. A little longer than usual, I know, but there’s so much Scripture … Read more
[This discussion can be read aloud in under 5 min.!] Paul writes that the Philippians are to have the same mindset as Christ Jesus in their relationships with one another. Philippians: Shine Like Stars – DAY 31Family Discussions for a New School Year *This is DAY 31. Click here for all days. DAY 31/MONDAYPhilippians 2:5-11Have … Read more