Philippians 3:1-11

Philippians(10) (Part of the Christ Is Our Joy: A Sermon Series in Philippians(9) series)
by Glen Osborn(175) on March 9, 2025 (Worship Service(189))


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Small Group Questions  ​​ ​​​​ March​​ 9, 2025

The Joy of​​ Knowing Christ ​​ ​​​​ Philippians​​ 3:1-11

 

  • What kind of things happen in life that rob you of joy?

 

  • Read Philippians 3:1. ​​ How can you rejoice in the Lord whatever takes place? ​​ How does our faith make the difference?

 

  • Read Philippians 3:2-6. ​​ What is Paul’s concern? ​​ Why would this be a problem?

 

  • What are the things that Paul was depending on for righteousness? ​​ How does that apply to people today?

 

  • Read Romans 2:29. ​​ Who is a true Jew? ​​ What does circumcision of the heart mean?

 

  • Read Philippians 3:7-9. ​​ Why does Paul say all of his previous credits are now worthless? ​​ 

 

  • How is knowing Christ an “infinite value” compared to anything else? ​​ What kind of things do we sometimes hold on to or depend on instead of desiring Christ?

 

  • How do we become righteous through faith in Christ? ​​ Read Ephesians 2:8-10. ​​ 

 

  • Read Philippians 3:10-11. ​​ Paul has stated he knows Christ and here he says he wants to know Christ. ​​ What does this mean?

 

  • How does suffering with Christ and sharing in his death result in knowing Him more? ​​​​ 

 

  • Prayer – Make verses 10-11 personal.

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