Fast Facts on Philippians and Colossians

This week's Bible reading is Philippians and Colossians. Here is some basic information to acquaint you with each book.

Fast Facts on Philippians:
Author: Paul
Date: 62 A.D.
Circumstances: Paul is in prison in Rome. He is writing to a church that he loves and that has supported him on his missionary journeys.
Main themes: Paul's Circumstances, Joy, Humility and the need to Pursue Jesus.
Some key verses: Philippians 1:6, 1:21, 2:5-11, 2:14, 3:8, 4:8, 4:13

Fast Facts on Colossians:
Author: Paul
Date: 61 A.D.
Circumstances: Paul is in prison in Rome. He is writing to a group of believers he has never met. He is encouraging them to cling to Jesus and not follow vain philosophies and human requirements as alternatives to salvation in Jesus.
Some key verses: Colossians 1:13-20, 2:13-14

In Christ
Pastor Mike

Bible Reading for April 26th through May 2nd: Philippians and Colossians

Bible Memory Verse for April 26th through May 2nd: Psalm 34:19-22

Sources: Wayne House, Chronological and Background Charts of the New Testament; Nelson's Complete Book of Bible Maps and Charts, and the MacArthur Study Bible