Beyond the Weekend
February 13 | Epaphras
Colossians 1.1-8 When we think of Epaphras, we should think “service.” Paul describes Epaphras as a “fellow servant” and…
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February 10 | Useful
Philippians 1.3-6 As Onesimus moved from “useless” to “useful,” he became a living example of what his mentor—the Apostle…
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February 9 | Others First
Philippians 2.5-8 Following his conversion to a Jesus follower, Onesimus became increasingly valuable to Paul (Philemon 12 and 16).…
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February 8 | Countercultural
Philemon 17-22 What Paul asks Philemon to do, as he receives back his runaway slave, just wasn’t done in…
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February 7 | Healthy Relationships
Philemon 8-16 One result of placing our faith and trust in Jesus—enjoying this new relationship with God—is that we’re…
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February 6 | Purpose
Philemon Meeting the Apostle Paul in a Roman prison changed the direction of Onesimus’ life, moving him from “useless”…
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February 3 | Faithful Friend
2 Timothy 4.9-12 Paul’s ministry, and life, ends with his execution. Imprisoned in Rome awaiting his death, he writes,…
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February 2 | Researcher
Luke 1.1-4 Today’s passage highlights another role Luke played in the biblical narrative: researcher. Luke went on a mission…
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February 1 | The Doctor Is In
2 Corinthians 11.23-27 In today’s passage, the Apostle Paul is recounting the severe trauma his body has received throughout…
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January 31 | Assistant
Acts 16.1-10 Today’s passage highlights a crucial shift. Luke, the author of the book of Acts (think “actions of…
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January 30 | Team Approach
Colossians 4 Arguably one of the most recognizable characters in the Bible, the Apostle Paul was powerfully used by…
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January 27 | Communion
1 Corinthians 11.23-26 In last weekend’s sermon Pastor Manion makes the point that Nympha gave the best of what…
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