Introduction
Philippians 3:8-14Paul’s goal
Philippians 3:11 - “attain the resurrection from the dead”In this context, how was Paul preparing to achieve his goal?Philippians 3:7 - He counted what he previously had as loss.Philippians 3:12-13 - “forgetting what lies behind”Philippians 3:17For Paul, resurrection was a reality. Is it to us?Resurrection
What kinds of resurrection does the Bible discuss?Figurative, spiritual - Romans 6:4; Colossians 2:12; 3:1When? BaptismLiteral, body - John 6:40, 44, 54; I Corinthians 15:23; II Timothy 2:18When? On the lasy day (day of judgment)Which resurrection was Paul aiming to attain?Philippians 3:14I Thessalonians 4:16Old Testament versesJob 19:25-27Psalms 16:9-10; 49:13-15; 71:20Isaiah 25:8; 26:19; 53:10Ezekiel 37:1-10Daniel 12:2Hosea 6:1-2; 13:14Jonah 1:17-2:2, 6-7, 10Acts 13:35I Corinthians 15:4I Corinthians 15:54-55Resurrection in the Bible
Old TestamentWidow’s son in Zarephath - Elijah (I Kings 17)Shunammite’s son - Elisha (I Kings 4)Man thrown into Elisha’s grave (II Kings 13)New TestamentJairus’ daughter - Jesus (Mark 5)Widow’s son at Nain - Jesus (Luke 7)Lazarus - Jesus (John 11)Many saints (Matthew 27)Tabitha - Peter (Acts 9)Eutychus - Paul (Acts 20)Jesus’ resurrection
Foretold three times (Matthew 16:21-23; 17:22-23; 20:17-19)Crucified, then buried in Joseph of Arimathea’s tomb (Mark 15)Tomb sealed by a large stone (Mark 15:46; 16:4)Witnessed by Mary Magdalene and Mary the mother of Joses (Mark 15:4)Guarded by soldiers (Matthew 27:65-66)An empty tomb = a risen Savior who appeared to manyI Corinthians 15:3-5Resurrection
How did people react to the idea of resurrection in the New Testament?Acts 17:32; 23:8; 26:8; I Corinthians 15:12Our goal
Many say heaven is their goal, but whose home will heaven be?I Corinthians 15:50-55; I Thessalonians 4:16-17Our goal ➡️ becoming Christ likeRomans 6:5, 11, 22If our goal is for our bodies to be resurrected, what steps should we take now to reach that goal?Romans 6:12-13; I Corinthians 15:58; Philippians 3; Colossians 3What impact should remembering our future resurrection have on our daily life?II Peter 3:11-12I Thessalonians 4:18Have we become too comfortable on this earth? Do we look forward to heaven only during difficult times?What are the consequences of forgetting about or not believing in the resurrection - in reality or in effect?I Corinthians 15:19I Corinthians 15:32Mo point in our spiritual servie if it isn’t goal-oriented.I Corinthians 15:33Caution against being around people who believe / act / talk like this life is all there is (Romans 8:5-8; Philippians 3:18-19)
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