Ep 030 (S2E11) Possessed for Focus - Philippians Part 6

References:

• Philippians 3:12-21
  • v12 - καταλαμβάνω (kat-al-am-ban'-o) - possessed (NLT)
    • to seize upon, take possession of
      • of a demon about to torment one
        • Mark 9:14-29
      • of Christ by his laying hold of the human mind and will, in order to prompt and govern it
        • “You don’t know how bad I am.”
          • Dog poop thinking
        • “I don’t. But I know how good He is that is in you. Therefore, I know how good you are when you are in Him.”
  • v14 - the heavenly prize
    • The prize - word from “the Games”
      • Track memory - Medley relay - bronze medal at County Meet
      • Recall pt 2 (1:30 - the struggle)
    • What are you focused on, striving for?
  • v17 - mark - σκοπέω (skop-eh'-o)
    • In a negative sense - Rom 16:17
    • Here in a positive sense
      • We all need examples. Be an example.
  • v19 - earthly things - ἐπίγειος (ep-ig'-i-os)
    • John 3 - Jesus’ conversation with Nicodemus
  • v20 - citizens of heaven - connect to 1:27 - πολιτεύομαι (pol-it-yoo'-om-ahee)
    • KJV - conversation (recall week 1’s koinonia(communicate))