A passion to know Jesus – Philippians 3:1-14 The Father’s plans Eph.1-3 2:10 Jesus Christ Saving us Rom. 6; Eph.1:3 The Spirit Eph.1:17; 3:16.

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A passion to know Jesus – Philippians 3:1-14 The Father’s plans Eph.1-3 2:10 Jesus Christ Saving us Rom. 6; Eph.1:3 The Spirit Eph.1:17; 3:16

Our response – guiding principles for this year 1. Embrace God’s plans – Rom.12:1,2 2. Live in the reality of being “In Christ” - free from the penalty & prison of sin - having the resurrection life of Jesus 3. “Be filled with the Spirit” – be eager to know his empowering, guiding,teaching

3 examples for us:- a. Paul – passionate to know Jesus b. Shadrach, Meshach & Abednego – total trust in God’s providence. God is really in charge c. David – all the resources he needed are found in God

Paul – a passion to know Jesus Phil.3: The danger – v.1-3 We can easily become distracted from Jesus 2. Knowing Jesus a. Jesus – the only way to be right with God v.7-9 b. Our relationship with him – v.10,11 - resurrection life - the cross – our hope & pattern c. Growing in knowing Jesus – v.12-14

Your response:- 1. Do you have a relationship with Jesus? 2. How much are you enjoying that relationship? Is Jesus real to you? 3. How eager are you to know Jesus more? How vital to you is:- a. The Bible b. Prayer