Philippians 3 | Pressing Forward
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How does Paul begin to close his letter (Philippians 3:1)? What was safe for the Philippians?
Who was Paul warning the Philippians of (Philippians 3:2)?
What group were they (Paul and Philippians) a part of (Philippians 3:3)?
What were the Philippians not to have confidence in (Philippians 3:3)?
How could Paul have more confidence in the flesh than others (Philippians 3:4-6)?
Describe the contrast between the circumcision of Phillippians 3:3 and Paul’s description in Philippians 3:5. Look up the word ‘circumcision’ in a bible dictionary.
How did Paul count those things in the flesh (Philippians 3:7-11)? Why?
Did he already attain the resurrection of the dead? What did Paul seek to apprehend? How was Paul apprehended (Philippians 3:12)? Look up the word ‘apprehended’ in Strong’s Concordance.
What did Paul do as a result of Philippians 3:12 (Philippians 3:13-14)? What did Paul press toward? Who were to be thus minded (Philippians 3:15-16)? What would happen to those that did not think in that manner?
What did the Philippians already attain (Philippians 3:15-16)? What four things does Paul tell them to do in Philippians 3:16-17?
How do those that are as enemies of the cross live (Philippians 3:18-19)? How did Paul feel about these them (Philippians 3:18)?
Where were Paul’s and the Philippians’ conversation (Philippians 3:20)? What will the Lord Jesus Christ accomplish as they look for Him (Philippians 3:21)?
Reflection
What themes existed concerning being likeminded, being of one mind…any references to the mind?
What does Paul say about rejoicing?
Summarize your reading.
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