9. Not that I have already obtained this or am already perfect, but I press on to make it my own, because Christ Jesus has made me his own. Brothers, I do not consider that I have made it my own. But one thing I do: forgetting what lies behind and straining forward to what lies ahead, I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus. Let those of us who are mature think this way, and if in anything you think otherwise, God will reveal that also to you. Only let us hold true to what we

10. have attained. Brothers, join in imitating me, and keep your eyes on those who walk according to the example you have in us. For many, of whom I have often told you and now tell you even with tears, walk as enemies of the cross of Christ. Their end is destruction, their god is their belly, and they glory in their shame, with minds set on earthly things. But our citizenship is in heaven, and from it we await a Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ, who will transform our lowly body to be

11. like his glorious body, by the power that enables him even to subject all things to himself. Philippians 3:12-21

12. ..\..\example_black.jpg Opening Remarks ( v. 1-2 ) Just to Clarify ( v. 12 – 13 a)

13. ..\..\example_black.jpg Opening Remarks ( v. 1-2 ) Though we will never attain ‘spiritual perfection’ (becoming fully like Christ) in this life, it is God’s plan for us to pursue it.

14. ..\..\example_black.jpg Opening Remarks ( v. 1-2 ) If you want to move forward spiritually, don’t look back.

15. ..\..\example_black.jpg Opening Remarks ( v. 1-2 ) This Is How Mature Christians Think ( v.15-16 )

16. ..\..\example_black.jpg Opening Remarks ( v. 1-2 ) God desires that we live up to what we have already attained.

17. ..\..\example_black.jpg Opening Remarks ( v. 1-2 ) Good Examples, Bad Examples ( v.17-19 )

18. ..\..\example_black.jpg Opening Remarks ( v. 1-2 ) Permanent Address: Heaven ( v. 20-21 )

19. ..\..\example_black.jpg Opening Remarks ( v. 1-2 ) Following the Extraordinary Example of Paul in the Power of the Gospel

20. ..\..\example_black.jpg Opening Remarks ( v. 1-2 ) Allows Us to Follow the Ultimate Example of Jesus.

21. the Lord Jesus on the night when he was betrayed took bread, and when he had given thanks, he broke it, and said, "This is my body which is for you. Do this in remembrance of me." In the same way also he took the cup, after supper, saying, "This cup is the new covenant in my blood. Do this, as often as you drink it, in remembrance of me." For as often as you eat this bread and drink the cup, you proclaim the Lord's death until he comes.

22. Whoever, therefore, eats the bread or drinks the cup of the Lord in an unworthy manner will be guilty of profaning the body and blood of the Lord. Let a person examine himself, then, and so eat of the bread and drink of the cup. For anyone who eats and drinks without discerning the body eats and drinks judgment on himself. 1 Corinthians 11:23-29 ESV