Philippians 3:12-14 🌿

Continue Walking in the Lord
🌿 Philippians 3:12-14 🌿

🙏 **Introduction:**
Welcome to our Bible study session focusing on Philippians 3:12-14. This passage encourages us to press on toward the goal and not dwell on past mistakes or achievements.

🙏 **Opening Prayer:**
Heavenly Father, as we gather for this study, we seek Your guidance and wisdom. Open our hearts and minds to receive Your Word and help us apply its teachings in our lives. Amen.

📖 **Discussion:**
- *Philippians 3:12* - "Not that I have already obtained all this, or have already arrived at my goal, but I press on to take hold of that for which Christ Jesus took hold of me."

- *Philippians 3:13* - "Brothers and sisters, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead,"

- *Philippians 3:14* - "I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus."

🔑 **Key Points:**

1. **Continuous Growth:** Paul acknowledges his imperfection and expresses the desire to grow spiritually.

2. **Forget the Past:** Dwelling on past successes or failures can hinder our progress. We are called to focus on the present and future goals.

3. **Striving Toward the Goal:** Just like an athlete aims for the prize, we are urged to persevere and pursue our ultimate goal in Christ.

🙏 **Closing Prayer:**
Lord, we thank You for the valuable lessons learned from Philippians 3:12-14. Help us to press on in our faith journey, leaving behind what weighs us down and fixing our eyes on You. May we run the race set before us with endurance. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.

May this study deepen your understanding of Philippians 3:12-14 and inspire you to keep pressing on toward the goal set before you. God bless!

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Isiah 20:1-6

 

📖 **Isaiah 20:1-6 Bible Study: Trusting in God Alone** 🙏

**Introduction:**
Welcome to our Bible study on Isaiah 20:1-6, where we delve into the profound message of trusting in God amidst worldly uncertainties and powers.

📖 **Verse to Study:** Isaiah 20:1-6 (NIV)

"In the year that the supreme commander, sent by Sargon king of Assyria, came to Ashdod and attacked and captured it— at that time the Lord spoke through Isaiah son of Amoz. He said to him, 'Take off the sackcloth from your body and the sandals from your feet.' And he did so, going around stripped and barefoot. Then the Lord said, 'Just as my servant Isaiah has gone stripped and barefoot for three years, as a sign and portent against Egypt and Cush, so the king of Assyria will lead away stripped and barefoot the Egyptian captives and Cushite exiles, young and old, with buttocks bared—to Egypt’s shame. Those who trusted in Cush and boasted in Egypt will be dismayed and put to shame. In that day the people who live on this coast will say, 'See what has happened to those we relied on, those we fled to for help and deliverance from the king of Assyria! How then can we escape?'"**

*Key Points to Explore or Discussion Points:**

In these verses, we witness a powerful demonstration of God's message through the prophet Isaiah. The act of Isaiah going stripped and barefoot for three years was a visual representation of the impending judgment upon Egypt and Cush. This symbolic action served as a warning to those who placed their trust in earthly powers rather than in the Almighty.

1. The significance of Isaiah's symbolic actions as a warning to Egypt and Cush.

2. The consequences of placing trust in human strength rather than in God.

3. Reflecting on the implications of seeking refuge in earthly powers versus seeking refuge in the Lord.

**Reflection:**
Take a moment to ponder how the passage from Isaiah 20:1-6 resonates with your own life. Are there areas where you may be placing your trust in worldly sources rather than in God's unfailing love and sovereignty?

The passage serves as a reminder of the consequences of misplaced trust and reliance on human strength. It emphasizes the importance of placing our faith in God alone, for He alone is our true source of deliverance and salvation.

As we reflect on Isaiah's obedience in delivering God's message, let us also examine our own lives. Are there areas where we have placed our trust in worldly powers or possessions instead of in the Lord? May this passage inspire us to reorient our hearts towards God, seeking refuge and deliverance in His unfailing love and sovereignty.

**Application Questions:**

1. In what ways can you deepen your trust in God and rely on Him alone for deliverance and salvation?

2. How can you shift your focus from worldly powers to the Almighty when faced with challenges and uncertainties?

**Closing Prayer:**
Heavenly Father, help us to anchor our trust in You, knowing that You are our ultimate source of strength and deliverance. May we seek refuge in Your unfailing love and sovereignty, trusting in Your perfect plan for our lives. Amen.

Take some time to meditate on Isaiah 20:1-6, and consider how it speaks to your own journey of faith. Let us draw closer to God, the ultimate source of strength and redemption.

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John 5:28-29 "Hear GOD's Voice"

Cotto Mines, Masinloc, Zambales

Hear GOD's Voice | John 5:28-29

John 5:28-29

New International Version
28 “Do not be amazed at this, for a time is coming when all who are in their graves will hear his voice
29 and come out—those who have done what is good will rise to live, and those who have done what is evil will rise to be condemned.

In John 5:28-29, Jesus speaks of a future time when all who are in the graves will hear His voice and come out—those who have done good to the resurrection of life, and those who have done evil to the resurrection of condemnation.

In these verses, Jesus speaks about the future resurrection of all who are in the graves. Those who have done good will rise to the resurrection of life, while those who have done evil will face the resurrection of condemnation.

🙏 Reflection 🙏
Jesus' words remind us of the power of His voice and the certainty of the final judgment. It is a call to live our lives in alignment with His teachings, knowing that our actions have eternal significance.

💡 Application 💡
As we meditate on these verses, let us strive to listen for His voice in our lives, seeking His guidance in all that we do. May we be mindful of the choices we make, knowing that they shape our spiritual destiny.

🔍 Key Points to Explore 🔍
1️⃣ Importance of Listening: Jesus emphasizes the significance of hearing His voice.
How can we tune our hearts to His voice amidst the noise of the world?

2️⃣ Actions and Consequences: Reflect on how our deeds impact our eternal destiny.
How can we strive to live in a way that aligns with God's will?

3️⃣ Hope in Resurrection: Discuss the hope and assurance found in Jesus' promise of resurrection.
How does this give us comfort and motivate us to live faithfully?

Let's seek to understand the message behind these verses and apply it to our daily lives.

Share your thoughts and insights on how we can better "hear His voice" and walk in obedience towards the resurrection of life.

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