This week we continued our series on reading the Bible, focusing on how to read the New Testament letters. We learned that when we read books like Philippians, Corinthians, Romans, or Peter’s letters, we are essentially “reading someone else’s mail”. These letters were written by real leaders to real churches in real situations, helping believers learn how to live under the new covenant.

The message introduced a simple framework for reading biblical letters:

1. “Who is speaking, and who is listening?”

2. “Why is this letter being written?”

3. “What is the writer saying?”

4. “What is timeless, and what is situational?”

5. “How did this letter affect their lives, and how does it affect ours?”

As we look at Paul’s relationship with the Philippian church, we discover a letter shaped by partnership, love ...