Christ, My Supreme Hope and Treasure - Philippians 3:4-8 1) Paul's ______________ Value System – vv4-6 2) Paul's Drastic ________________ of Values – vv7-8 -How did Paul once think about his credentials? How does he think about them now? What caused the turnaround? Does Paul consider himself better off now, after the turnaround? -Why does Paul recount his testimony? What does he hope the Philippians will gain from it? -Is knowing Christ the most important thing in your life? If not, ask God to change your values. -What earthly things have I lost to follow Christ? Has Christ been worth it? Are there things in my life now that are getting in the way of me knowing and enjoying Christ? If so, what is God calling me to do? For further study: Ps 16; 27:4; 34:8-9; Isa 55:1-2; Mt 13:44-46; Acts 9:3-6; 23:6; 26:5; 2 Cor 4:7-12; Gal 1:13-16; Phil 3:9-16.

A Life Well Spent - Philippians 2:17-18 Christian Life is ___________________________. Ministry is ___________________________________. Joy is _______________________________________. -What was Paul's goal in life as it pertains to the Philippians? -How does viewing your life as a living sacrifice to God impact how you live? (Both in purpose and specific choices). -What might it look like for you to spend your life for the sanctification of others? -How does sharing our joy with one another help us grow in the Christian life? -How does this passage point us to Christ? For further study: Num 15:24; 28:1-7; Hab 3:17-18; Ro 12:1; 15:16; 2 Cor 12:15; Eph 4:15-16; Phil 1:25; 3:1; 4:4; 2 Tim 4:6-8.

Our Example and Power to Humbly Put Others First - Philippians 2:5-8 1) The mindset to which we are called – v5 (cf. vv2-4) 2) The example to whom we are pointed – vv6-8 · Christ did not regard equality with God . · Christ voluntarily became a . · Christ humbly . -Describe what this passage teaches about the attitude and actions of the Son of God. What changes did God the Son experience by becoming man? -Why did Jesus subject Himself to the humiliation of the incarnation and crucifixion? How does this serve as an example to us? -Explain how Christ's finished work and ongoing ministry supplies the power for us to humbly put others first. -Why is humility vital to our relationships? In what areas is God calling you to consider the interests of others? -How does reflecting on Christ's humility move you to worship Him? -Further study: Isa 53:1-7; Mt 1:20-23; Mk 10:45; Lk 1:31-35; Jn 1:1,14; 8:29,58; 17:5; 2 Cor 8:9; Gal 2:20; Phil 2:1-4; Col 1:15-17; 2:9; 3:12-15; Heb 2:17-18; 4:14-16; Jam 3:13-4:10.