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Midweek Meditation, episode 1

Good evening church! The Coronavirus and social distancing make it impossible for us to meet this week, but we can still chat. So instead of our weekly Bible study in person, let's try this.


  1. Follow this link and create an account at Udemy. This course is free if you enroll by tomorrow, March 19th. 
  2. Watch the 3 minute course Overview video with Jennifer Loop. She'll explain how this course is put together. .
  3. Then view the 3 minute Introduction to the Letter by N.T. Wright. 
Bishop Wright mentions Philippians as one of the prison letters. The prison letters are Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians, and Philemon.

Do you have a favorite letter of Paul? I love the little book of Philemon. It's a personal letter, short, and tells a beautiful story. I think the whole of Paul's theology can be seen there--Reconciliation is the heart of what it means to be part of the family of Jesus.

What about you? Do you have a favorite letter by Paul? Is there some question you wish you could ask him?
  • Now, let's watch the 19 minute Overview of the Letter by Bishop Wright.
Isn't it shocking how Paul can encourage others to rejoice when he's in prison? This is a joyful letter. One that's all about how to be the people of God. The idea is that we live together as family. We're to think of ourselves as united. And this letter encourages us to think in a new way--the Jesus way.

What stood out to you? What's your reflection?

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