Rejoice and Beware (Philippians 3:1-2)

Paul continues his instructions to the Philippians

• Why does he say “finally” rejoice (v1)?
• Where should they rejoice (v1)?
• Is hearing something repeatedly useful (v1)?

Paul’s Old Credentials (Philippians 3:3-6)

• Why could Paul have taken confidence in the flesh?
• Were the things he mentioned bad things?
• Do we have risks of placing confidence in the wrong things?

All for Christ (Philippians 3:7-11)

• How did Paul consider his old credentials?
• Compared to Christ, how should we consider anything?
• Did Paul have righteousness on his own (v9)?
• Did Paul consider it a privilege to have fellowship (share) in Christ’s sufferings?

Toward the Goal (Philippians 3:12-16)

• In this life, have we ever attained (v12)?
• Why did Paul need to press on (v12)?
• Why should we forget what is behind (v13)?
• Could Paul have gotten the prize if he didn’t keep pressing forward (v14)?
• How should mature Christians think about these things (v15)?
• How will the mature walk and think (v16)?

Our Walk (Philippians 3:17-21)

• Do we have examples and patterns (v17)?
• If we don’t follow the example, what are we (v18)?
• What is the result of focusing on earthly things (v19)?
• Where is our citizenship (v20)?
• What does it mean to be a citizen, how should it affect us (v20)?
• How is conforming related to being subdued (v21)?

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