Phippians 3:12-4:1 Questions for Growth Groups / Personal ReflectionRe-Read Philippians 3:12-4:1

Re-Read Philippians 3:12-4:1

Did anything strike you from this passage or talk?

Introduction

• If someone said, “I’ve already arrived in the Christian life,” how do you think Paul would respond?

• If grace is seen as an excuse to sit back and do nothing, what would Paul say?

Philippians 3:12–16

• How can we be declared perfect in Christ, yet still imperfect in practice?

• Why does Paul urge us to leave both failures and successes behind?

• What will straining towards what is ahead look like for you this week — in your work, family, or church life?

• How does Paul encourage us that we will reach heaven one day? (cf. 1:6; 2:1; 3:14)

Philippians 3:17–4:1

• Why does Paul say, “Follow my example”? What does that mean for us today?

• How are Timothy and Epaphroditus also examples worth following? (2:19–30)

• Whose example has helped you “catch” the Christian life, and why?

• Who might be watching your example — at home, at church, or at work?

• What warning signs show someone is a bad example to follow? (3:18–19)

• In contrast, what identifies someone as a good example to follow? (3:17, 20–21)

• What will standing firm in the Lord mean for you this week, especially when pressures or distractions come?

Spend some time praying about the above.