By Andrew Williams – May 26, 2021 Scripture: “Therefore, though I might be very bold in Christ to command you what is fitting, yet for love’s sake I rather appeal to you —being such a one as Paul, the aged, and now also a prisoner of Jesus Christ—” Philemon 1:8‭-‬9 NKJV Observation : Here we […]

By Andrew Williams -May 25, 2021 Scripture : ” For we have great joy and consolation in your love, because the hearts of the saints have been refreshed by you, brother.” Philemon 1:7 NKJV Observation : Philemon was a disciple who showed love to other disciples in a tangible way. His way of life encouraged

By Andrew Williams – May 24, 2021 Scripture : “that the sharing of your faith may become effective by the acknowledgment of every good thing which is in you in Christ Jesus”. Philemon 1:6 NKJV Observation : Paul is praying that the disciples would understand even more who they are in Christ, and with this

By Andrew Williams – May 23, 2021 Scripture : “I thank my God, making mention of you always in my prayers, hearing of your love and faith which you have toward the Lord Jesus and toward all the saints, ” Philemon 1:4‭-‬5 NKJV Observation : As mentioned yesterday Paul was thankful at all times in

By Andrew Williams – May 22, 2021 Scripture : “I thank my God, making mention of you always in my prayers,” Philemon 1:4 NKJV Observation : Paul’s prayers for Philemon and his local church were prayers of thanksgiving. He was always giving thanks for them. What a joy it must be to be always giving

By Andrew Williams – May 21, 2021 Scripture : “Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.” Philemon 1:3 NKJV Observation : One of the doctrines of the church is the trinity referring to the oneness of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. I am wondering why

By Andrew Williams – May 20, 2021 Scripture : “Paul, a prisoner of Christ Jesus, and Timothy our brother, To Philemon our beloved friend and fellow laborer, to the beloved Apphia, Archippus our fellow soldier, and to the church in your house: ” Philemon 1:1‭-‬2 NKJV Observation : Paul and Timothy maintained their relationships with

By Andrew Williams – May 19, 2021 Scripture : “Paul, a prisoner of Christ Jesus, and Timothy our brother, To Philemon our beloved friend and fellow laborer, ” Philemon 1:1 NKJV Observation : “Paul, a prisoner of Christ Jesus”? What do this mean? Only a few translations say, “for the sake of Christ Jesus”. Sometimes

By Andrew Williams – May 18, 2021 saying, “Father, if you are willing, remove this cup from me. Nevertheless, not my will, but yours, be done.” Luke 22:42 ESV Good morning fellow disciples. Willing means that someone is “ready, eager, or prepared to do something”. When Jesus was faced with the reality of his impending

By Andrew Williams – May 18, 2021 “But keep away from those godless legends, which are not worth telling. Keep yourself in training for a godly life. Physical exercise has some value, but spiritual exercise is valuable in every way, because it promises life both for the present and for the future. “1 Timothy 4:7‭-‬8