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Lent · Second Sunday in Lent · Year C

Philippians 3:17-4:1

No Confidence in the Flesh

March 12, 2028

The New Jerusalem (Bamberg Apocalypse, f. 55r), Unknown illuminator, Reichenau school
The New Jerusalem (Bamberg Apocalypse, f. 55r), Unknown illuminator, Reichenau school, c. 1000–1020Staatsbibliothek Bamberg, Msc.Bibl.140 (PD-Art)
From an Ottonian manuscript made for an emperor, on gold, with the city drawn as a jewelled square and the angel measuring it with a rod.Our citizenship is in heaven, and it is from there that we are expecting a Saviour, the Lord Jesus Christ.Staatsbibliothek Bamberg, Msc.Bibl.140 (PD-Art)A Bavarian state library holding the manuscripts of Bamberg cathedral, including books given by the emperor Henry II.Staatsbibliothek Bamberg, Msc.Bibl.140 (PD-Art)
LSB Three-Year Lectionary
GospelLuke 13:31-35Lk 13:31-35
EpistlePhil. 3:17-4:1Phil 3:17-4:1
Old TestamentJer. 26:8-15Jer 26:8-15
PsalterPs. 4Ps 4

Overview & Insights

“I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus.” (Philippians 3:14)

First Conclusion: Call to Rejoice “With this communication about Epaphroditus now the epistle seems to be at an end” (Ewald, ad loc.). If so, nothing remains but a final word of greeting. The reader is therefore prepared for Finally.

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Commentary

Commentary on Philippians 3:17-4:1Commentary on Phil 3:17-4:1 Working Preacher

Working Preacher's commentary on the exact Lent 2 epistle pericope.

Philippians 3:17-4:1 CommentaryPhil 3:17-4:1 Commentary Center for Excellence in Preaching

Calvin Seminary's preaching-focused reading of heavenly citizenship.

Philippians 3 CommentaryPhil 3 Commentary Enduring Word · David Guzik

Guzik's exposition of imitation, the cross, and citizenship in heaven.

Philippians 3 ResourcesPhil 3 Resources Precept Austin

A hub of devotional and expository resources keyed to the chapter.

Philippians 3:17 CommentariesPhil 3:17 Commentaries BibleHub

Verse-level commentary on Paul's call to imitate his example.

Background & Word Study

Philippians 3 InterlinearPhil 3 Interlinear BibleHub

Greek text and parsing for politeuma (citizenship/commonwealth).

The Church Fathers

Philippians 3 CatenaPhil 3 Catena Catena

Patristic comment on heavenly citizenship and the transformation of the body.

Worship & Prayers

Second Sunday in Lent Propers The Lectionary Page

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Questions preachers ask

What does Paul count as loss?

Paul lists his impeccable credentials and then counts them all loss compared to knowing Christ (Philippians 3:4b–8). Righteousness comes not from the law but through faith, so he presses on toward the goal.

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