Philippians 3:1-11 Jesus Followers Rejoice In The Surpassing Worth Of Knowing Christ

Philippians 3:1-11 Jesus Followers Rejoice In The Surpassing Worth Of Knowing Christ


Philippians 3:1-11
[1] Finally, my brothers, rejoice in the Lord. To write the same things to you is no trouble to me and is safe for you. [2] Look out for the dogs, look out for the evildoers, look out for those who mutilate the flesh. [3] For we are the circumcision, who worship by the Spirit of God and glory in Christ Jesus and put no confidence in the flesh—[4] though I myself have reason for confidence in the flesh also. If anyone else thinks he has reason for confidence in the flesh, I have more: [5] circumcised on the eighth day, of the people of Israel, of the tribe of Benjamin, a Hebrew of Hebrews; as to the law, a Pharisee; [6] as to zeal, a persecutor of the church; as to righteousness under the law, blameless.
[7] But whatever gain I had, I counted as loss for the sake of Christ. [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 [9] and be found in him, not having a righteousness of my own that comes from the law, but that which comes through faith in Christ, the righteousness from God that depends on faith—[10] that I may know him and the power of his resurrection, and may share his sufferings, becoming like him in his death, [11] that by any means possible I may attain the resurrection from the dead.

Big Truth:
Jesus Followers Rejoice In The Surpassing Worth Of Knowing Christ

Rejoice in the Lord. … I count everything as loss because of the surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord (3:1, 8).

Big Ideas

  • Jesus Followers Rejoice While Suffering Loss (7-8)
  • Jesus Followers Rejoice In Knowing Jesus And His Resurrection (8-11)
  • Jesus Followers Rejoice Through Faith (8-11)

Talk About It

  • Why do Jesus followers rejoice in the Lord always?
  • Why is power of Jesus’ resurrection so critical to our faith?