“Find Joy” – Philippians – Week 7
August 8, 2021Philippians 3:1-11
Each of us wants to joy.
We joy.
Jesus invites us to joy.
Joy protects my heart from:
- People who want a fight
- Evil character
- Jesus “plus”
Each of us has a Jesus “plus” story.
- Paul’s Story
- Jesus’ Story
- Our Story
For our sake he made him to be sin who knew no sin, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God.
(2 Corinthians 5:21, ESV)
Joy protects my heart from myself so that…
DISCUSSION QUESTIONS
Head
- Read Philippians 3:1-11. Where does Paul find his confidence?
- What did Paul lose because Jesus became his “everything”?
- How do Christians experience the power of the resurrection, today?
Heart
- Where do you find your confidence in the midst of your guilt and failures?
- For you, what was lost when you began learning about or believing in Jesus? What was gained?
Hands
- Think about a time when Jesus became a greater part of your life (even in a very small way). Practice sharing this joyful experience in the mirror, with somebody through a text message or phone call, or with others in your group.