Philippians 3:1-14

Key Points:

- Rejoice in the Lord, not in circumstances

- Count everything as loss compared to the surpassing worth of knowing Christ

- Put no confidence in the flesh, but in Christ alone

- Sharing in Christ's sufferings is part of knowing Him more deeply

- The goal of the Christian life is to know Jesus intimately

- God's grace empowers us to live for Christ and experience Him daily

Stories:

Parable of the Hidden Treasure (Matthew 13:44)

Parable of the Pearl of Great Value (Matthew 13:45-46)

Paul's personal testimony of counting his achievements as loss for Christ

Brief mention of Paul and Silas worshipping in prison