To Know Christ

To Know Christ

From The Kingdom Truth by Yolanda Tyler

April 15, 2026 · 29 min · Episode 140

About this episode

This episode explores the Apostle Paul's passion for knowing Christ intimately and the role of suffering in spiritual growth.

In this beautiful and inspirational teaching from the Word of God, Philippians 3:10, the Apostle Paul shares his driving passion to know the Lord and to experience Him in a deep intimate way. As Paul approaches the end of his life, he has already given up everything. So then , what else is there left to do for the Apostle Paul to gain a deeper intimate knowledge of Christ? Do we have a driving desire and passion to acquire a deeper knowledge of Christ, or are we the "know it all" saints? While on the other hand, do we depend on the pastor, Mama, or Big Mama to do for us spiritually what we ought to be doing for ourselves? As part of the Apostle Paul's driving passion, he wanted to share in Christ's resurrection power and the fellowship of His suffering. So then, what about you? The power of the resurrection is alive, and suffering is real. Is there any way to escape suffering and go straight to the resurrection? During difficult seasons of life, have you found yourself asking the question, "Where is God?" Suffering is the sovereign work of grace in our lives and the best opportunity to come to know Jesus more intimately and personally. We pray this lesson will be a blessing to…

People in this episode

Host: Yolanda Tyler

Topics covered

  • intimacy with Christ
  • suffering
  • resurrection power
  • spiritual growth
  • passion for God

Keywords

  • Philippians 3:10
  • Apostle Paul
  • intimate relationship
  • suffering
  • resurrection
  • spirituality
  • prayer

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