No Confidence in the Flesh - Philippians 3:1-11
Understand It
- What did Paul call on believers to do? (3:1)
- Why did Paul repeat essential truths to the Philippians? (3:1)
- What did Paul say about certain false teachers? (3:2)
- Whom did Paul identify as "true"? (3:3)
- What autobiographical facts did Paul give? (3:4-6)
- In what sense was Paul not boasting, even though he was calling attention to his accomplishments? (3:7-9)
- Why did Paul view his former accomplishments as "rubbish"? (3:8)
- What was Paul’s status in Christ? (3:9)
- What longings did Paul admit to the Philippians? (3:10-11)
- What hope did Paul express? (3:11)
Apply It
- What do you need to start counting as rubbish for the sake of Christ?
- When you face struggles this week, how can you remember to rejoice rather than complain?
Pressing on Toward the Goal - Philippians 3:12-4:1
Understand It
- What was Paul’s testimony? (3:12-14)
- In what ways did Paul’s spiritual life resemble the discipline of a runner? (3:12-14)
- What was Paul’s view of the past? (3:13)
- What was Paul’s goal? (3:14)
- How did Paul call the Philippians to share his view? (3:15)
- What did Paul hope for the believers who disagreed with him? (3:15)
- What was Paul’s plea to the Philippians? (3:16)
- How did Paul want believers to imitate him? (3:17)
- How did Paul describe God’s enemies? (3:18-19)
- Where did the Philippian Christians have their citizenship? (3:20)
- Whom did the Philippian believers eagerly await? (3:20)
- What characterizes citizens of heaven? (3:21)
Apply It
- What spiritual workout or training this week will help you run your Christian marathon?
- In what way can you renew your commitment to press on toward the goal of being like Christ?
