I WANT TO KNOW CHRIST

Philippians 3:7-14

Key Verse 10

“I want to know Christ—yes, to know the power of his resurrection and participation in his sufferings, becoming like him in his death,”

1. Read verses 7-9. How had Paul’s value system changed? (7-8) Why was knowing Christ such a worthy endeavor? Why did he consider everything garbage compared to knowing Christ? (8b-9) What kind of righteousness can we have in Christ?

2. Read verses 10-11. What was Paul’s clear desire? (10a) What led him to participate in Jesus’ sufferings? (10b-11)?

3. Read verses 12-14. How did Paul pursue his life goal? (12) For what had Christ Jesus taking hold of Paul? What did Paul run toward in Christ Jesus? (13-14)

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