Pursuing The Prize

Philippians 3:12-16

Big Idea: Pursuing Christian Maturity Means Obeying God’s Word Faithfully

Pursuing Christian Maturity Means:
1) Recognizing My Reality (v. 12-13)

“If you love me (Jesus), you will keep my commandments.”
– John 14:15

2) Running The Right Way (v. 13-16)

“My word that goes out from my mouth; it shall not return to me empty, but it shall accomplish that which I purpose, and shall succeed in the thing for which I sent it.”
- Isaiah 55:11

Engaging A Biblical Text:
1) Ask What: What is the main idea of this passage?
2) Ask How: How does this apply to me today?
3) Ask Who: Who does God want me to share this with?