Reset 2024: For the Sake of Christ

Philippians 3:1-14

“I like the dreams of the future better than the history of the past.” ~Thomas Jefferson

1. Why Reset?

a. We are a new creation in Christ. (vs.7)

b. Worldly profit is of no value in the Kingdom. (vs.8)

c. So we can know Christ more. (vs.8)

2. How to Reset.

a. Forget what is behind. (vs.13)

b. Press on and strain forward. (vs.14)

c. Towards the goal of Christ likeness. (vs.14)

3. What to do to Reset.

a. Gain knowledge.

b. Utilize power.

c. Enjoy fellowship.

d. Expect glory.

Honest History, Gracious God

“All that we call human history - money, poverty, ambition, war, prostitution, classes, empires, slavery - [is] the long terrible story of man trying to find something other than God which will make him happy.” ~C.S. Lewis

God has criticized:

1. Our first parents, Adam and Eve

• God made the world for them to enjoy.

• They failed and brought sin into the world.

2. All Humans

• We have been born into sin.

• The flood was God’s anger poured upon humankind.

3. The Israelites

• God sets the people of Israel apart through Abraham.

• God made a contract with them and they failed.

4. The Disciples

• They were handpicked to spread His gospel.

• They did not believe Jesus would die and resurrect.

5. Us

• God is honest with our history.

• The word judges our character in truth.