Live Joy | Week 8 | Joyful Confidence
Philippians 3:1-11 | Pastor Scott Green
Big Idea: Lose Your Self-Righteous Trash. Rejoice in Christ our Priceless Treasure.
Rejoice in the Gospel | v. 1
The True Character of False Teachers | v. 2
The True Character of God’s People | v. 3
Serve by the Spirit of God
Boast in Jesus the Messiah
Do Not Boast in Our Flesh
“Thus says the LORD: “Let not the wise man boast in his wisdom, let not the mighty man boast in his might, let not the rich man boast in his riches, but let him who boasts boast in this, that he understands and knows me, that I am the LORD who practices steadfast love, justice, and righteousness in the earth. For in these things I delight, declares the LORD.” – Jeremiah 9:23-34
The Worthlessness of Our Flesh | v. 4-6
Paul’s 7 Confidences in the Flesh
- Circumcised on the 8th Day
- Of the People of Israel
- Of the Tribe of Benjamin
- A Hebrew of Hebrews
- As to the Law, a Pharisee
- As for Zeal, a Persecutor of the Church
- As to Righteousness Under the Law, Blameless
Confidence in the Flesh is Fool’s Gold | v. 7
Confidence in the Flesh is Dung | v. 8
The Worth of Knowing Jesus | v. 7-11
Knowing Jesus is of Surpassing Worth | v. 7-8
Knowing Jesus Gains Us Justification | v. 9
Knowing Jesus Gains Us Sanctification | v. 10
Knowing Jesus Gains Us Glorification | v. 11
Application Questions
Would you characterize your life as one that regularly rejoiced in the Lord? If not, how can you boast in Christ this week?
What are the things, identities, etc. in your life that you find pride in for righteousness before God that are really trash? Confess to God and to others those things and focus your eyes on the worth of Christ.
Reflect on the work of Christ in your life (Justification, Sanctification, Glorification). Spend time to thank God for these gifts through Christ.