God Magnified, Season 2, Episode 15 for Monday, November 16, 2020 In Philippians 3:12-21, Paul explains how he didn’t believe that he was already perfect, or that he had already obtained the prize waiting for him in Christ Jesus. Instead, he pressed on toward the goal. If we are to do likewise, we must keep our […]

God Magnified, Season 2, Episode 14 for Monday, November 9, 2020 Paul had a lot of reasons to boast in his flesh. As far as Judaism was concerned, he was the cream of the crop. He had the pedigree, the accomplishments, the heritage. He had the best resume a first-century Jewish man could hope for. […]

God Magnified, Season 2, Episode 13 for Monday, November 2, 2020 The ultimate example of humility is Jesus Christ, but Paul gives three other examples of how the mind of Christ looks in action. First, there is the example of Paul himself, then the example of Timothy, then lastly the example of Epaphroditus. Though not […]

God Magnified, Season 2, Episode 12 for Monday, October 26, 2020 Unity can only be maintained by humility. That is why Paul told the Philippians that if they were to be united, they would have to have the mind of Christ (Phil. 2:5). Jesus is the ultimate example of humility because He not only left […]

God Magnified, Season 2, Episode 11 for Monday, October 19, 2020 In Philippians 1:19-26, Paul is between a rock and a hard place. He wouldn’t mind departing this life to be with the Lord, but also knew it was more expedient for the Philippians (and others like them) if he remained. Either way–Paul made it […]

God Magnified, Season 2, Episode 10 for Monday, October 12, 2020 Paul was able to rejoice in prison because his imprisonment served to advance the gospel. Not only did those overseeing his imprisonment hear the gospel, but other Christians became emboldened to preach the gospel themselves. Paul’s priorities are put on display as we ask ourselves if the […]

God Magnified, Season 2, Episode 9 for Monday, October 5, 2020 It was Paul’s custom to pray for Christians. In Philippians 1:3-11 we find Paul’s prayer for the Philippians. Paul’s thankfulness and joy is multiplied by the growth and fellowship of the Philippians. In this section of Scripture we find important reminders about spiritual growth, fellowship, […]

God Magnified, Season 2, Episode 8 for Monday, September 28, 2020 Even though Paul penned Philippians from imprisonment, it is still known as the epistle of joy. Philippians shows us how we can have joy in Christ Jesus no matter our circumstances, the importance of fellowship, and how proper priorities can change our lives. Join Forest and […]

God Magnified, Season 2, Episode 7 for Monday, September 21, 2020 In Ruth 4, Ruth is finally redeemed by Boaz. While redemption is a major theme in Ruth, the culminating act occurs at the end of the book. Because of the redemption and the result of it, Ruth is blessed in that she joins the company of […]

God Magnified, Season 2, Episode 6 for Monday, September 14, 2020 Ruth can thank her mother-in-law Naomi for the bold plan that led to her being potentially redeemed by Boaz. According to the cultural practices of the time, Ruth approaches Boaz so that he can redeem her and they can be a family. In Ruth 3, […]