Philippians 3:1-11
I haven’t mentioned Paul’s triads for a while, but we have two today that jumped off the page at me! First, as to the law, a Pharisee; as to zeal, a persecutor of the church; as to righteousness under the law, blameless. (vv. 5b-6) I really like the structure, the composition of this first triad, kind of a “question and answer” format: the Law? A Pharisee! Zeal? Persecutor! Righteousness? Blameless! To me, the way it’s written, it’s powerful, hard-hitting – a very good writing style.
And the second triad (in the NASB), …that I may know Him and the power of His resurrection and the fellowship of His sufferings… (v. 10a) Say that to yourself. Say it out loud. Say it again! Pray it! There’s nothing more that you want, folks! There’s nothing more in life…! GLORY!!!
Slava Bohu!
I am hearing in my head Graham Kendrick’s song, Knowing You, Jesus (it is the greatest thing) … All I once held dear…