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Sometimes called “the hymn of Christ,” Philippians 2:1-­‐11may have been an early hymn of the church, or even an early creedal confession. Paul repeatedly encourages the believers in Philippi to be united (1:27, 2:1-­‐2, 2:14, 4:2), suggesting that the body of believers in Philippi were experiencing...

In ancient times, a Thank Offeringwas a type of fellowship offering, as prescribed in Leviticus 3 and Leviticus 7:11-­‐15. Thank offerings were to begiven in response to God’s grace or deliverance and were to be given spontaneously and by free will. WhileLeviticus 23:19 prescribed a thank offering...