In the Garden of Gethsemane, we see the agony of Jesus and the determination of Jesus to fulfill the Father's will to bear the weight of the sins of the world.

In Paul's closing words to the church at Philippi, he gives two important lessons: Contentment is only found in Christ, and our finances allow us to partner in the gospel.

As Paul begins to close his letter, he focuses in on the peace that believers should have with each other, and the peace of God that comforts us in troubled times.

Paul understands all of the things that can get in the way as we attempt to follow Jesus and run the race that he has set before us. That's why he says that he's not an expert at anything except understanding how and why to put the past behind us and strain forward towards Jesus.

In this passage of Paul's letter, he reminds the church to place the full weight of their faith in Jesus, knowing that all of their own efforts fall desperately short.

In the letter to the Philippians, we see that the encouragement of one another along with a focus on the gospel, is crucial to living side by side.

Paul gives the church a joyful call to work Out their salvation, look out for the world, stand out in the darkness, and hold out the Word.

Paul expresses a commitment to Christ and the church that goes beyond his circumstances. And, he calls the church to love each other through their difficulties as well.

As Paul writes to the Philippians, he encourages them to view his own suffering with an eternal perspective and with prayer.