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Philippians 3:10 - Becoming Like Jesus In His Death.

Philippians 3:10: Becoming Like Jesus In His Death.

Philippians 3:10 (ESV) that I may know him and the power of his 
resurrection, and may share his sufferings, becoming like him in his death, 

INTRODUCTION

When we are united with Christ by trusting in him, we experience 
the power that raised him from the dead. That same mighty power will 
help us live morally renewed and regenerated lives. But before we can 
walk in newness of life, we must also die to sin. Just as the 
resurrection gives us Christ's power to live for him, his crucifixion marks 
the death of our old sinful nature. We can't know the victory of the 
resurrection without personally applying the crucifixion.  [Life Application 
SB] 

COMMENTARY PEARL

   The Bible calls us to take up our cross daily and follow 
Jesus (Mark 8:34). But what does that really mean? How do we do that? 
Does it mean caring for a chronically ill family member, or maybe 
putting up with a melancholy spouse who doesn't communicate, or living 
paycheck to paycheck. It may mean some of those things, but it's also 
something more. Since Jesus died for our sins on the cross, then taking up 
our cross means dying to those same sins. Giving them up. Casting 
them aside. That's what it means when Paul in today's Scripture 
reading tells us to become like Jesus in His death. A cross is an 
instrument of death, and when we take it up daily, we learn how to die to 
ourselves, to our selfish wants and wishes. But take heart! The cross also 
means life. Not just life eternal, but joy and peace and power in the 
very midst of today's hardships and worries. 
   Lord Jesus, I'm so glad You spoke about taking up my cross 
daily. Each new day gives me a fresh opportunity to do that. Maybe I 
didn't pick it up yesterday or the day before, but I can pick it up 
today. Today, I will put You first. Today, I will place Your desires 
before mine. [A Spectacle of Glory by Joni Eareckson Tada and Larry 
Libby re vss 7-11] 

LINKS FOR FURTHER STUDY ON THIS PASSAGE:

http://www.abible.com/devotions/2008/20080508-2032.html

http://www.abible.com/devotions/2016/20160222-1529.html

LINKS WORTH CHECKING OUT

Most Important Decision in Life: 
http://www.youtube.com/embed/WGnEuGwvXqU?rel=0 

Seeking God Made Real: http://vimeo.com/31489782

Prayer Made Real: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tc8VdMV26VE

LINKS FOR BIBLE STUDIES AND SEMINARS

Restoring The Power by John Bradshaw: 
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRogO1SxoZN15Boa7BMon4BouVMdteVaq 

Glow Tract Video Bible Studies: http://www.bibleresearch.info/

ABible.com: http://www.aBible.com