The apostle Paul was one of the manliest men in history, and he backed up his words with his actions.
Talking Points:
- The pursuit of God calls for a radical commitment. Godly men throughout history have risked it all for the gospel. Philippians 3:10-11
- The pursuit of God is a journey, not a destination. True discipleship takes grit and a growth mindset. Philippians 3:12
- The pursuit of God is forward-looking, not caught up in the past. No skeleton in your closet can disqualify you from a pursuit of God. Philippians 3:13-14
- Real men of God back up their words with their actions. Jesus is done with men who look the part but don’t live the part. Philippians 3:18-20
Discussion Questions:
- Initial reactions to this topic? What jumped out at you?
- Read Philippians 3:10-11. Do you share the same ideals as Paul? Explain.
- Read Philippians 3:12. In what ways is the Christian life focused on the journey? On what ways is it focused on the destination? Explain.
- Read Philippians 3:13-14. How can we often struggle with our pasts? How can we overcome looking back and instead look forward?
- Read Philippians 3:18-20. In what ways are you not backing up your words (or the image you present to others) with your actions? How can you start changing today?
- Is there a step you need to take based on today’s topic?
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