1. What is the meaning of Philippians 3:13?

2. How can we "forget what is behind" in our daily Christian walk?

3. What does "straining toward what is ahead" mean for personal spiritual growth?

4. How does Philippians 3:13 connect with Hebrews 12:1 about running the race?

5. In what ways can you "press on" toward your God-given goals today?

6. How can focusing on the future strengthen your faith and commitment to Christ?

7. What does "forgetting what is behind" mean in Philippians 3:13 for personal growth?

8. How does Philippians 3:13 encourage perseverance in the face of adversity?

9. What historical context influenced Paul's message in Philippians 3:13?

10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Philippians 3?

11. What does "epektasis" mean?

12. What does Philippians 3:13 mean about forgetting the past?

13. What does 'epektasis' mean?

14. What does the Bible say about forgetting the past?1. What are some past experiences or achievements that you need to "forget" in order to move forward in your spiritual journey?

2. How does the metaphor of a race help you understand the Christian life, and what practical steps can you take to "strain toward what is ahead"?

3. In what ways can you encourage others in your community to focus on their spiritual growth and not be hindered by past failures?

4. How do the additional scriptures (Hebrews 12:1-2, Isaiah 43:18-19, 1 Corinthians 9:24-27) enhance your understanding of Philippians 3:13?

5. Reflect on a time when perseverance in your faith led to spiritual growth. How can this experience motivate you to continue pressing on?1. What are the false teachings Paul warns against in Philippians 3:1-3?

2. How does Paul's view of his own religious credentials challenge societal values?

3. How does the concept of righteousness through faith differ from righteousness through works?

4. In what ways have you found the worth of knowing Christ surpassing everything else in your life?

5. What does it mean to "press on toward the goal" in your daily life?

6. How can you live up to what you have already attained in Christ?

7. How can we apply the principle of forgetting what lies behind and straining toward what is ahead?

8. How does the concept of heavenly citizenship influence your perspective on your role in society?

9. How does anticipating Christ's return impact your daily decisions and actions?

10. How does Paul's perspective on his physical body inform our understanding of physical versus spiritual priorities?

11. In what ways are you tempted to put confidence in the flesh, and how can you shift that confidence to faith in Christ?

12. How does knowing your citizenship is in heaven impact your interaction with worldly issues?

13. How does the hope of bodily transformation inspire you in your Christian walk?

14. How can you encourage others to live as citizens of heaven?

15. What worldly accolades or accomplishments are challenging for you to view as "rubbish" compared to the worth of knowing Christ?

16. How can you strive to know Christ better in your daily life?

17. How does the principle of "pressing on toward the goal" affect your approach to challenges and setbacks?

18. How does the idea of living as a heavenly citizen influence your attitudes and actions in your community?

19. What practical steps can you take to ensure that your mind is set on heavenly, not earthly things?

20. How does the concept of the transformation of our bodies into glorious bodies like Christ's affect your view of aging, illness, or physical hardships?

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