DISCERN WHAT’S BEST: PHILIPPIANS & COLOSSIANS

This year, we are taking a journey through the New Testament. We are currently in the books of Philippians & Colossians. In these two book we are looking at how Paul prays and shares how to discern what’s best.

RECAP

Today we focused on Philippians 3. Paul leans into knowing Jesus as the source of everything, including discernment. We need to watch out for the “dogs” who point us in the wrong direction. We should reflect on where our confidence is. Am I really letting God direct or steps? Oftentimes our past mistakes and hurts drive our direction. Paul talks about putting our past behind us and pressing on to know Christ.

BIBLE

Philippians 3

QUESTIONS: Read Philippians 3

1) Paul lists his religious credentials (vv. 4–6) but calls them “loss” compared to knowing Christ (vv. 7–8). What kinds of achievements, identities, or accomplishments are we tempted to rely on for confidence instead of Christ?
2) In verses 12–14, Paul says he hasn’t “arrived” but presses on toward the goal.
What does “pressing on” look like in this season of your life? What might you need to leave behind in order to move forward?
3) Paul contrasts earthly-minded living with citizenship in heaven (vv. 18–20).
How should our heavenly citizenship shape our priorities, values, and daily decisions?

MORE RESOURCES

Here’s more insight from the Bible Project: https://bibleproject.com/videos/philippians
Bible Recap:  www.youtube.com/watch?v=X3wi_Ek9T70

BIBLE READING PLANS

Join us in reading through the New Testament this year. Here’s a plan through our current books we are studying:https://www.bible.com/reading-plans/54652-through-the-epistles-galatians-ephesians