3.23.25 Huddle
Opening Discussion
- What is something that happened this week, or that you did, that made you happy?
Read Philippians 3:7-11
Philippians 3:7-11
7 But everything that was a gain to me, I have considered to be a loss because of Christ. 8 More than that, I also consider everything to be a loss in view of the surpassing value of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord. Because of him I have suffered the loss of all things and consider them as dung, so that I may gain Christ 9 and be found in him, not having a righteousness of my own from the law, but one that is through faith in Christ—the righteousness from God based on faith. 10 My goal is to know him and the power of his resurrection and the fellowship of his sufferings, being conformed to his death, 11 assuming that I will somehow reach the resurrection from among the dead.
- How was Paul able to maintain focus, and happiness in this middle of hardship?
- What was Paul’s goal and how did he shape everything around that goal?
- How is earthly happiness different from Godly happiness?
- What are some ways you can strive toward Godly happiness this week?
Extra Questions
- What are ways people pursue happiness from the things in this world?
- Why do those things ultimately not bring happiness?
Philippians 3:12-16
12 Not that I have already reached the goal or am already perfect, but I make every effort to take hold of it because I also have been taken hold of by Christ Jesus. 13 Brothers and sisters, I do not consider myself to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and reaching forward to what is ahead, 14 I pursue as my goal the prize promised by God’s heavenly call in Christ Jesus. 15 Therefore, let all of us who are mature think this way. And if you think differently about anything, God will reveal this also to you. 16 In any case, we should live up to whatever truth we have attained.
- What does Paul mean that he forgets what is behind and reaches forward to what is ahead?
- Where is Paul’s focus in his life?
- Do the things you pursue line up with the things God wants for your life?
Extra Questions
- What is difficult about pursuing Christ?
- What are some things from the past that could hold you back in your pursuit of Christ?
- How have you been taken hold of by Christ?
Discipleship Questions
- What is a daily practice you have to pursue Jesus?
- If you don’t have a daily practice, what is one you could start this week?
- Who is someone that is pursuing the things of this world to make them happy?
- How can you talk to them this week about what it means to find true happiness in Christ?
Memorize it!
Philippians 3:13-14
13 Brothers and sisters, I do not consider myself to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and reaching forward to what is ahead, 14 I pursue as my goal the prize promised by God’s heavenly call in Christ Jesus.
Prayer TACOS!
Thanksgiving- What has the Lord been teaching you lately? Thank Him for those things.
Adoration- What is something you experienced recently that you need to worship the Lord for?
Confess- How have you pursued worldly happiness this week? Ask the Lord to show you when you head in that direction, and to remind you of His happiness and joy when you are tempted to turn to the things of this world.
Others- Who has the Lord put in your life to help you pursue Him? Pray a blessing over that person today.
Self- What do you need from the Lord this week to help you pursue Him?