MTSM Student Edition • Study 4 Philippians The Humility and Selfless Love of Jesus Go deeper into Philippians 2:1–11 and discover what true humility looks like, how Jesus chose to serve instead of seeking status, and how His example begins reshaping the way we treat other people. Start Here 🎧 Listen or 📖 Read —... Continue Reading →
MTSM Student Edition • Study 4 Philippians The Humility and Selfless Love of Jesus Go deeper into Philippians 2:1–11 and discover what true humility looks like, how Jesus chose to serve instead of seeking status, and how His example begins reshaping the way we treat other people. Start Here 🎧 Listen or 📖 Read —... Continue Reading →
MTSM Student Edition • Study 2 Philippians The Gospel Moves Forward Go deeper into Philippians 1:12–20 and discover how the gospel can keep moving forward even when our circumstances change, our plans fall apart, or life becomes difficult. Start Here 🎧 Listen or 📖 Read — You Choose This page is here when you want... Continue Reading →
MTSM Student Edition • Study 1 Philippians Gospel Partnership, Prayer, and Growing Love Go deeper into Philippians 1:1–11 and discover what these verses teach us about following Jesus together, growing in our faith, praying for others, and participating in the gospel. Start Here 🎧 Listen or 📖 Read — You Choose This page is here... Continue Reading →
Philemon 1–7 Faith and Love That Refresh Commentary, answers to common questions, people profiles, and Bible study resources to help you understand Paul’s greeting, thanksgiving, prayer, and praise for Philemon’s refreshing ministry. Begin with Scripture Read Philemon 1–7 Before Using These Resources Ask God for a humble and teachable heart. Read the passage slowly, notice... Continue Reading →
Philemon 8–16 Forgiven. Reconciled. Received. Commentary, answers to difficult questions, people profiles, and Bible study resources to help you understand Paul’s appeal for Onesimus and respond to the gospel’s reconciling power. Begin With Scripture Read Philemon 8–16 Before Using These Resources Ask God for a humble and teachable heart. Read the passage slowly, notice how... Continue Reading →
Philemon 17–25 Receive Him as You Would Receive Me Commentary, answers to common questions, people profiles, and Bible study resources to help you understand and respond to Paul’s closing appeal for welcome, cost-bearing, obedience, and grace. Begin with Scripture Read Philemon 17–25 Before Using These Resources Ask God to give you a humble and teachable... Continue Reading →
Begin Your Guided Journey Introduction to Philemon Discover the setting, people, purpose, and gospel-shaped message of Paul’s deeply personal appeal for forgiveness, reconciliation, and Christian brotherhood. Before You Study the Passages Philemon is only twenty-five verses long, yet it draws us into a difficult and deeply human situation. Paul writes from prison on behalf of... Continue Reading →
Devotional Exegesis is the practice of interpreting Scripture by drawing out its true meaning, considering the context and the author's intent. This approach helps us avoid misinterpretations and ensures that our understanding aligns with God's message. For example, Jeremiah 29:11 is often quoted to suggest that God promises prosperity to everyone. However, the context reveals... Continue Reading →
A look at Psalm 20:4 and learning to study the Bible well. Introduction I was having a conversation with a fellow believer who I admire and respect one morning about her recently adopted dog. She had mentioned that her devotional was about God giving us the desires of our hearts on the morning that he... Continue Reading →