Reading for April 15th

Read Philippians 1:3-11
In 1.3-11: Thanksgiving.
Preview of the letter's themes.
In verse 6: The work extends through life, emanating from God until consummation of the new age.
The day of Jesus Christ (compare Amos 5.20; Zeph 1.15) refers to the return of Jesus (see 2 Cor 1.8).
In verse 7: Think (2.2, 5: 3.15, 19; 4.2, 10), moral reasoning or correct disposition of the mind.
hear, one inner life, not simply feelings.
NRSV share is actually a noun, "partnership" between Paul and his audience.
This is one of several compound syn-prefix (meaning "with"), emphasizing unity.
Confirmation, establishing the gospel in believers.
In verse 8; Compassion, affection.
In verse 9: Knowledge through experience of what really matters sot hat conduct brings glory and praise to God.
In verse 11: Harvest of righteousness, apocalyptic imagery that places present day problems in the setting of the the end-time.
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