Paul's prayers for the Philippians are exemplary. He prays for them with passion, gospel-confidence, a specific burden, and clear purposes. In studying this passage, we can learn to "pray with Paul."

The Lord will smite Egypt, but also heal her. Judah, therefore, must not look to Egypt for help, but neither should Judah overlook Egypt. The world (Egypt) has nothing ultimately to offer God's people. But we have what the world needs most: a Savior! We freely offer Christ to a lost and dying world. Through Him alone will all the families of the earth be blessed.