DISCUSSION GUIDE / 7.3.22
OPTIONAL INTRODUCTION QUESTION(S)
What would the title of your autobiography be?
DISCUSSION QUESTIONS -
8 Indeed, I count everything as loss because of the surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord. For his sake I have suffered the loss of all things and count them as rubbish, in order that I may gain Christ
14 I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.
17 Brothers, join in imitating me, and keep your eyes on those who walk according to the example you have in us.
- Philippians 3:8,14,17
What does “the surpassing worth of knowing Christ” mean?
Paul counted all of his religious achievements as “rubbish” and trusted in Jesus alone for his right standing before God. Why is this important to do? Why can’t we earn right standing before God?
Paul says he presses on towards the calling of God. What is God calling you to do? Are you pressing towards it or running away from it?
Who are you looking to for an example to model your life after?
Who are you encouraging to follow your example?
How can we pray for you?