who won Philippians 1, 29 and 30. For unto you it is given in the behalf of Christ, not only to believe on him, but also to suffer for his sake, having that same conflict which he saw in me, and now here to be in me. All right, verse 29. Paul is in prison. What city is he in? Rome. City of Rome. What's that, Paul? I said Philipopolis. I made a mistake. I said Rome. He's writing to the church of Philipopolis. He's in the prison in Rome. All right. And it says here, it's given unto you on behalf of Christ for two things. What are the two things in verse 29? On behalf of Christ, it's given unto these Philippians and unto us by extension. Yes, John? To believe on him and to suffer for his sake. Believe in him. That's one thing that's great. I guess he'd have a lasting life. What does it mean to suffer for his sake? Is Paul going through that now? Yes. He is in prison. And do we have much suffering ourselves in this day and age? Certainly. As much as Paul? No. No. We quite go through as much as he did. No. We're not in prison. But we have this terrible situation going on as far as our Constitution. not being fulfilled in many areas in many parts of our country. We're six feet apart, for example, or we can't have all the chairs in our in our service, but we're glad we can still meet. That's an overriding health concern. I say overriding health concern, that's what they say. Well, I wouldn't want to find out the hard way. No, but I believe this whole COVID-19 virus is a way to take us away from our liberties, wipe us out as a country, knock everything apart, and everybody has to stay home. All these requirements, constitutionally, they're wrong. They're against our United States Constitution, and nobody seems to care. Nobody. Yeah, Bill. Yeah, I think a lot of people would cooperate with the government and with all of the governors. You know, if the governors had come out in the beginning and said, look, this is a free country, this is a government by the people, for the people, We respect your rights, but we have to take precautions right now. They're giving orders every day. Orders are coming down from the governors each day, and that's what I resent about them. I'm not afraid to cooperate with them, do what's needed to be done. This social distancing, wearing the masks in public, that's fine. I've no problem with that. It's just the orders that they're giving us. Well, there's a lot of push now in different states and different governors and so on to wipe out some of these distances and some of the other things that have been put apart. Some states are very, very strict in commanding the people that are part of the states. Other states are trying to give some liberty and some freedom. So we don't know what's going to be. But in the final analysis, we've got to be very careful what we do, what we don't do. Yes, Tammy. To be fair, different states have different levels of infection. New York State was hit very hard. And New Jersey has lost almost 10,000 lives, as opposed to places like Idaho, where it's less than 100. So I mean, you have to take each state. That's why the governors are in charge. That's why the president put the governors in charge, so that because they know their state better than the president knows each state. According to the different investigations, in many, many instances the figures of COVID-19 cases and deaths are not exactly accurate at all. Many of them are different and there's many, many differences of opinion on that. So, it's a real mess. The whole thing is a mess. The facts will show in the end. Yes. So, in regard to whatever we have, as it says in verse 19, we mentioned earlier... No, we're in verse 29. Oh, I meant 29. What did I say? 19. Oh, no. I had it in mind. Yeah. As we said in verse 29, It's given to us on behalf of Christ two things. It's the honor to believe on Him fervently, but also suffer as need be for His sake, not for our sakes. Many times people suffer for their own sakes, but for His sake, because we love Him. And then in verse number 30... Oh, excuse me, Tammy. Where's 1 Peter? For the year or two, were you called because Christ also suffered for us, leaving as an example that you should follow His steps, and then it goes on. But, you know, it talks right to that, the suffering for His sake. Yes. And many times that's what happens. Those that are trusting the Lord Jesus Christ, living for Him, they're really just trashed and hurt because we stand for the Savior. And some people are hurt for their own sakes. Then in verse 30, having the same conflict which you saw in me. What do you think that conflict is? The same conflict. These believers, he's writing to you. Tammy? They wanted to go home to be with the Lord, but it was more meaningful for him to stay. Yes. To minister to the Philippians. That certainly is a conflict and all these other things that he's put up with and suffered in prison. Very little food, very little water, I'm sure. and a very serious situation. Any other comments on Chapter 1 before we move on to Chapter 2? Questions at bftbc.org or 856-261-9018. If this will call to comment, I'd like to hear from you. Let's read Chapter 2, verses 1, 2, and 3 together. If there be therefore any consolation in Christ, If any comfort of love, if any fellowship of the Spirit, if any vows and mercies, to fulfill your joy that you feel invited, having the same love, being of one accord and one mind, let nothing be done to try for vain glory, but in the lowliness of mind, let each esteem other better than themselves. If there be any consolation. What does consolation mean? Any hands on that? Consolation. Yeah, Tammy? Well, the real word, console, is to comfort or to bring relief to someone. All right. Consolation in Christ, because he saved us, because he's taken us from the fear of hell and disaster. He's given us eternal life. He's made us able to go to heaven with Him, to be with Him for the rest of eternity. It's a wonderful consolation in Christ. Now, for any comfort of love, what is the essence of comfort? And how can love... Whose love is it talking about, do you think? Yeah, Tammy? God the Father, probably. Probably God the Father? Yes. Could be the Son who also loves us. And it could be... Yes, we have the Trinity here. Let's collect. Comfort of love. When God loves us, there's a comfort to us. When other people love us, there's a comfort to us. When people hate us, there's discomfort to us. But it's good to have the love of the Father, Son, Holy Spirit. What is that? Any other comments that we have that we should bring up before we close? Any other comments you might have? Paul, any thoughts? Any thoughts, Paul? It's good. Good work. I don't understand verse 30 in chapter 1. I don't quite understand verse 30 in chapter 1, please. We have to get that next week. 30 in chapter 1. Chapter 1, having the same conflict. Yes, we didn't take that up in detail today. Well, it's referring... We want to go to start in chapter 2. It's referring back to... Verse 30. Yes, verse 30 is referring back to verse 23 and 24. For I am in a strait betwixt two, having a desire to depart and to be with Christ, which is far better. Nevertheless, to abide in the flesh is more needful for you. All right. Thank you very much, John. You're welcome. All right, any other comments on these persons we've taken up? If not, thank you, Paul. If not, John, would you close with a word of prayer?