1. Paul’s Song of Joy Philippians 3:1-21

2. Joy A theme of Philippians Not the same as happiness (Hebrews 12:2) Not gained by accumulating “things”

3. Learn To Count (vv. 1-11) Destroying their joy (vv. 1, 2) –Judaizers, called dogs by Paul –Wanted to take them back to bondage (Acts 15:10)

4. Learn To Count (vv. 1-11) Boasted in the flesh (vv. 3-6) –Paul could have boasted –He was part of the elite –Zealous (1 Timothy 1:15, 16)

5. Learn To Count (vv. 1-11) Learned how to count (vv. 7-11) –Standing as a Jew meant nothing to him –Possessions weren’t important (James 5:1-3) –Setbacks and reputation nothing (Philippians 1:12-20; 2:6, 7)

6. Learn To Run (vv. 12-16) He pressed on (v. 12) –Running a “marathon” –Must endure (Hebrews 12:1)

7. Learn To Run (vv. 12-16) One thing on his mind (v. 13) –Run with a purpose (Colossians 3:1-4) –Forget the past and all its troubles

8. Learn To Run (vv. 12-16) Press on (vv. 14-16) –Heaven is our goal (v. 14; 1 Peter 1:3, 4) –Don’t leave Truth in Christ (vv. 5, 16)

9. Proper Example (vv. 17-21) Not the worldly (vv. 18, 19) –Enemies of the cross (v. 18) –Glory in the wrong things (Luke 14:16, 17) –Interested only in the flesh (Galatians 5:19-21; Colossians 3:2)

10. Proper Example (vv. 17-21) Imitate the godly (vv. 17, 20, 21) –A pattern of proper conduct (v. 17; 1 Timothy 4:6; 2 Timothy 1:13) –Citizens of heaven (v. 20; Hebrews 11:13-16) –A new body someday (v. 21; 2 Corinthians 4:16-5:10)

11. Conclusion Joy from these things Not joyous? Why?