Listening to podcast was one feature I was most looking forward too when I first got my iPod.  I current subscribe to approximately 15 podcast, although I most admit that I haven’t listened to as many as I have downloaded.  That changed after Dale Jenkins came for our gospel meeting this year.  Dale is a magnet for technology.  I don’t think I have met another minister with the same passion and knowledge about technology.

Dale has an amazing list of podcasts that he listens to on a regular basis.  I figured that if Dale can find the time to listen to his podcast, then I could do the same.  So today I listened to 3 podcast while I worked in the yard and reflected on tonight’s lesson for Bible study.

Amazing one of the podcast focused on Philippians 1, where I had planned on studying tonight.  It was from Rob Bell of Mars Hill Bible Church.  Rob, in his typical way, does a great job helping his listeners understand the context of Philippians 1:27ff.  I know some people get sleepy when listening to background material, but Rob really makes it come alive.  Besides, how can we even begin to understand what the text means for us if we don’t start by understanding what it meant to its original readers.  If you would like to hear the lesson for yourself you can go here or search for Mars Hill Bible Church on iTunes.

Here’s a brief summary: Paul is writing from prison, yet this whole letter is filled with joy.  He is suffering and he reminds his readers that they will suffer as well. Christ suffered (see chapter 2), Paul suffered (see 1:12ff) the Philippians will suffer (2:28ff) and we will suffer.  We will all face the same struggle when it comes to living like Christ.  As, I said, Rob does a wonderful job of walking through this text, so I would highly recommend that you check it out.

In the next few days I will be adding a list of the podcast I to which I subscribe to the blog, but I would also like to hear from you, what podcast are you listening to?

Tags: Mars Hill Bible Church, Philippians, Podcasts, Rob Bell, Suffering