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John 5:15-24 (view passage online)
After healing a man on the Sabbath, Jesus claimed to be equal with God, which prompted the religious leaders to seek His life. He defended His claim by stating that the Father has given Him authority to judge and to grant eternal life to all who believe.
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Philippians 4:14-23 (view passage online)
Paul thanks the Philippians for their generous financial partnership in the gospel. He explains that his true joy comes not from the gift itself, but from the spiritual fruit that results from their faithfulness.
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Philippians 4:10-13 (view passage online)
Paul shares that he has learned the secret of contentment in every circumstance, whether in abundance or in need. His strength comes not from himself but from Christ, who empowers him to be content regardless of his situation.
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Philippians 4:1-9 (view passage online)
To find peace that surpasses understanding, Paul instructs believers to rejoice in the Lord, pray about everything, and refuse to be anxious. We can guard our hearts and minds by intentionally focusing our thoughts on things that are true, pure, and praiseworthy.
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John 5:1-18 (view passage online)
At the pool of Bethesda, Jesus healed a man who had been sick for 38 years, asking him first if he wanted to be made well. The healing on the Sabbath caused controversy, and Jesus later found the man to warn him to stop sinning.
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Philippians 4:4-9 (view passage online)
Believers can experience a supernatural peace by choosing to rejoice in the Lord and bringing every anxiety to Him in prayer. Our focus determines our joy, so we must intentionally think about whatever is good and true.
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Philippians 3:20-4:7 (view passage online)
While many people live as enemies of the cross, believers should remember that our true citizenship is in heaven. We eagerly await our Savior’s return, when He will transform our lowly bodies to be like His glorious body.
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Philippians 3:12-21 (view passage online)
Paul considers his past achievements as loss in order to gain Christ and take hold of the purpose for which Christ took hold of him. Forgetting what is behind, he presses on toward the goal of receiving his heavenly prize.
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John 4:46-54 (view passage online)
When a nobleman asked Jesus to heal his son, Jesus challenged him to move beyond a faith that demands signs. The man demonstrated true saving faith by simply taking Jesus at His word, which led to his entire household believing.
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Philippians 3:1-9 (view passage online)
Paul warns believers to beware of those who teach salvation through works. He lists his own flawless religious credentials but counts them as worthless compared to the surpassing value of knowing Christ and gaining His righteousness through faith.