Dig Deeper
In Philippians 1:21 the Apostle Paul declares, “For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain.” He lived with the reality that any day might
bring him either release from prison (Philippians 1:26) or death as a martyr. Paul,
more than most, knew the glories that awaited him with Jesus (Psalm 16:11). As
much as he longed to be with his Savior, he wanted to make the most of his life
by making much of Jesus. Paul fought for joy through making “Jesus choices.”
“For me to
live is Christ”-- What do the following Scriptures reveal about Paul’s
desire to live for Christ?
Acts 26:12-18--
Romans 1:13-15; 9:1-5--
1 Corinthians 15:58--
Colossians 4:3-4--
“And to die
is gain”-- What do the following Scriptures reveal about Paul’s future hope in Christ?
1 Corinthians 15:50-57--
2 Corinthians 12:2-4--
Titus 2:13--
Application
Read Jesus’ call to discipleship in Mark 8:34-38. In
what ways is Jesus calling you to “lose your life”? Practically speaking, what
would it look like for you to live day to day with the attitude, “To live is
Christ and to die is gain”?
Memorize This
Philippians
1:6-I am sure of this, that He who started a good work
in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus. © HCSB
Philippians
1:21- For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain. KJV
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