Scripture Spotlight
Scripture Spotlight is the daily devo where the text is the star of the show. In the time it takes you to drive to work, get ready, or have your morning coffee break, you can get a daily dose of the word of God. We will work our way through a book, exegetically and in context, with real, practical application. Co-hosts Corey Sawyers and Garrett Sawyers are a father and son who love studying the Bible and want to help you learn. They bring their experience and perspectives from two different generations to the timeless word of God. We want to help you “Excel Still More” by giving you a way to make a daily dose of the word of God a part of your day. Scripture Spotlight is a way you can do that in only about 5 minutes a day!
Episodes
Philippians 4:21-23— Greet & Grace. Paul ends the letter with greetings from himself, Christians with him, and a reminder of what spirit needed to prevail with them! In the 5-10 minutes it takes you to drive to work, take a coffee break, or relax at the end of the day, you can get a daily dose of the word of God on Scripture Spotlight, where The Text is the star of the show!
Philippians 4:19-20 - Riches. The greater gift was and is the eternal ones given by God to His children! In the 5-10 minutes it takes you to drive to work, take a coffee break, or relax at the end of the day, you can get a daily dose of the word of God on Scripture Spotlight, where The Text is the star of the show!
Philippians 4:15-18 - Giving’s Benefit. A financial gift for them would certainly help Paul. But the one who would get the greater blessing would be the givers, as it would help the Philippians show an “others before self” mindset! In the 5-10 minutes it takes you to drive to work, take a coffee break, or relax at the end of the day, you can get a daily dose of the word of God on Scripture Spotlight, where The Text is the star of t...
Philippians 4:11-14 - Content. Paul did not desire a gift from them because he did not need anything. He had learned in all conditions in life that all he really needed was Jesus! In the 5-10 minutes it takes you to drive to work, take a coffee break, or relax at the end of the day, you can get a daily dose of the word of God on Scripture Spotlight, where The Text is the star of the show!
Philippians 4:10 - Concern For Paul. The Philippians had shown an “others before self” attitude before in the way they had ministered to Paul! In the 5-10 minutes it takes you to drive to work, take a coffee break, or relax at the end of the day, you can get a daily dose of the word of God on Scripture Spotlight, where The Text is the star of the show!
Philippians 4:9— Practice These Things. It matters what we do! Paul says the things learned from him are to be lived out in order to have the God of Peace in our lives! In the 5-10 minutes it takes you to drive to work, take a coffee break, or relax at the end of the day, you can get a daily dose of the word of God on Scripture Spotlight, where The Text is the star of the show!
Philippians 4:8 - Think On These Things. How and what we think will determine how we act. So, in order to serve Jesus and put others before self, we must first choose to think correctly! In the 5-10 minutes it takes you to drive to work, take a coffee break, or relax at the end of the day, you can get a daily dose of the word of God on Scripture Spotlight, where The Text is the star of the show!
Philippians 4:7 - Peace That Guards. When we follow those four commands in 4:4-6, we can have the peace of God that protects our thoughts and feelings! In the 5-10 minutes it takes you to drive to work, take a coffee break, or relax at the end of the day, you can get a daily dose of the word of God on Scripture Spotlight, where The Text is the star of the show!
Philippians 4:6— Don’t Worry. The third and fourth imperatives in this section show us how not to worry - pray to God! In the 5-10 minutes it takes you to drive to work, take a coffee break, or relax at the end of the day, you can get a daily dose of the word of God on Scripture Spotlight, where The Text is the star of the show!
Philippians 4:4-5 - Be Happy (and Gentle). Paul gives two imperatives in the verses - Rejoice and be gentle - and when we put others before self, we can! In the 5-10 minutes it takes you to drive to work, take a coffee break, or relax at the end of the day, you can get a daily dose of the word of God on Scripture Spotlight, where The Text is the star of the show!
Philippians 4:2-3 - Sister, Sister. The thing that was lacking, what kept Paul’s joy from being complete, was a problem between two sisters that was affecting the whole congregation. Paul begs them to put it aside! In the 5-10 minutes it takes you to drive to work, take a coffee break, or relax at the end of the day, you can get a daily dose of the word of God on Scripture Spotlight, where The Text is the star of the show!
Philippians 3:20-4:1 - Stand Firm. Our citizenship is in Heaven! So let’s continue to head in the right direction - serving others and the Lord with an others before self attitude! In the 5-10 minutes it takes you to drive to work, take a coffee break, or relax at the end of the day, you can get a daily dose of the word of God on Scripture Spotlight, where The Text is the star of the show!
Philippians 3:18-19— Note. It is important to recognize that some examples aren’t worth following. When we look at the end, we realize we do not want to follow them! In the 5-10 minutes it takes you to drive to work, take a coffee break, or relax at the end of the day, you can get a daily dose of the word of God on Scripture Spotlight, where The Text is the star of the show!
Philippians 3:16-17 - Imitating. Paul says it is essential to follow the right examples - like Paul - who put others before self! In the 5-10 minutes it takes you to drive to work, take a coffee break, or relax at the end of the day, you can get a daily dose of the word of God on Scripture Spotlight, where The Text is the star of the show!
Philippians 3:13-15 - Focus On The Call. When we are focused on eternity, it keeps guys moving forward, growing, and maturing in Jesus! In the 5-10 minutes it takes you to drive to work, take a coffee break, or relax at the end of the day, you can get a daily dose of the word of God on Scripture Spotlight, where The Text is the star of the show!
Philippians 3:10-12 - Focus On The Resurrection. Perhaps nothing can help us to have the right attitude like focusing on eternity! In the 5-10 minutes it takes you to drive to work, take a coffee break, or relax at the end of the day, you can get a daily dose of the word of God on Scripture Spotlight, where The Text is the star of the show!
Philippians 3:7-9 - Focus On Christ Jesus. Whatever might point the spotlight on self, Paul says, is less than worthless. Instead, all the matters are when we know Jesus! In the 5-10 minutes it takes you to drive to work, take a coffee break, or relax at the end of the day, you can get a daily dose of the word of God on Scripture Spotlight, where The Text is the star of the show!
Philippians 3:5-6 - Paul’s Resume. Paul says if anyone can brag on their resume, it would be him. Yet he realized this self-centered perspective was worthless! In the 5-10 minutes it takes you to drive to work, take a coffee break, or relax at the end of the day, you can get a daily dose of the word of God on Scripture Spotlight, where The Text is the star of the show!
Philippians 3:1-4 - Look Out. In somewhat of a negative twist, Paul interrupts the list of who we should be like with a description of those we should not be like. The dogs/evildoers/mutilators care only about their ideas and opinions, no matter what it does to others! In the 5-10 minutes it takes you to drive to work, take a coffee break, or relax at the end of the day, you can get a daily dose of the word of God on Scripture Spot...
Philippians 2:28-30 - Honor Such Men. We sometimes want to look up to and glorify the ones who have a “look at me” attitude. But Paul says we should honor men like Epaphroditus - men who put others above self! In the 5-10 minutes it takes you to drive to work, take a coffee break, or relax at the end of the day, you can get a daily dose of the word of God on Scripture Spotlight, where The Text is the star of the show!
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