Philippians 3:12-21
What is “all this”? Philippians 3:10-11
Know Christ
The power of his resurrection
Participation in his sufferings
Attaining to the resurrection from the dead
How do we press on?
1. Strive/Strain
Philippians 1:27 Philippians 2:12-13 Luke 13:24 1 Corinthians 9:24-27 Colossians 1:28-29 1 Timothy 4:8-10 1 Timothy 6:11-12 Hebrews 4:9-11 2 Peter 1:5-11
2. Forget
Do not hold onto guilt or shame
Do not hold onto “the good ‘ole days”
Colossians 2:13-15
3. Imitate
1 Corinthians 4:14-17 Philippians 2:5 1 Corinthians 11:1
Imitate the godly characters, not the personality of:
Faithful believers that we know
Read biographies of missionaries and other faithful Christians
4. Wait
Romans 8:22-25 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 1 Corinthians 15:50-56
How Should We Respond?
1) In your own words, describe the prize or goal that you are pressing on towards.
2) If you are holding on to past sin, release it to God, receive forgiveness and freedom from shame, and do not turn back.
3) Identify godly Christians whose character you can imitate. Consider reading biographies of missionaries.
4) In your own words, describe the hope that you are waiting for.
5) Encourage others to press on to know Christ more by sharing how God is working in your own life.