WEEK 1

EVERYTHING IS DUNG COMPARED TO JESUS

Philippians 3:1-11

The only value in life is Jesus so Love Jesus above all else

Questions-

• What is so dangerous about what the “dogs” are preaching?
• How might they be different than those who were proclaiming out of selfish ambition?
• Paul compares all his privilege and prestige to rubbish (or literally dung) compared to Jesus, what do you make of those strong words?
• What does Paul mean when he says “gain Christ… be found in him… know Jesus”?
• Where could you deepen your love for Jesus?

WEEK 2

HEAVENLY CITIZENS PRESS ON and IMITATE JESUS

Philippians 3:12-21

The goal of life is not heaven, it is Jesus, be like Jesus

Questions-

• Paul is all about “ forgetting what lies behind and straining forward to what lies ahead,” What does that look like in your life?
• Paul presses on “toward the goal for the prize of the heavenly call of God in Christ Jesus.” What does this mean to you?
• What are you most looking forward to about resurrection?
• What helps you to stand firm?

WEEK 3

HDO NOT FEED FEAR- REJOICE- GIVE THANKS AND PRAY

Philippians 4:1-9

Followers of Jesus don’t focus on anxiety, they pray and think of good things

Questions-

• Who have you struggled to get along with?
• What would it mean to practice forbearance in your life right now? Where do you need to start?
• Where does anxiety creep into your life?
• How might might you pray every time you feel anxious
• How can you “dwell” more on the light? Where do you need to “do” more? What does your particular “dwell and do” program look like?

WEEK 4

CONTENTMENT in CHRIST

Philippians 4:10-23

The secret of contentment is Jesus

Questions-

• Where are you able to live content?
• When do you most struggle to be content?
• How does Jesus strengthen you to live a content life?
• Where do you share your treasures?
• Are there ways you feel called to share more?