Unity in Humility
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Serve as Jesus did
Serve as Jesus did
Phillipians 2:1-11
2 So if there is any encouragement in Christ, any comfort from love, any participation in the Spirit, any affection and sympathy, 2 complete my joy by being of the same mind, having the same love, being in full accord and of one mind. 3 Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourselves. 4 Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others. 5 Have this mind among yourselves, which is yours in Christ Jesus, 6 who, though he was in the form of God, did not count equality with God a thing to be grasped, 7 but emptied himself, by taking the form of a servant, being born in the likeness of men. 8 And being found in human form, he humbled himself by becoming obedient to the point of death, even death on a cross. 9 Therefore God has highly exalted him and bestowed on him the name that is above every name, 10 so that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, 11 and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.
The Holy Bible: English Standard Version (Php 2:1–11). (2016). Crossway Bibles.
I. Encouragement for Times of trouble- vs. 1:27-30
I. Encouragement for Times of trouble- vs. 1:27-30
A. The Phillipians are facing opposition- v. 28
A. The Phillipians are facing opposition- v. 28
B. Paul has faced and is facing the same opposition- v. 30
B. Paul has faced and is facing the same opposition- v. 30
II. The response to anxiety and opposition to the times- v. 2:1-4
II. The response to anxiety and opposition to the times- v. 2:1-4
A. What we are wanting- v. 1
A. What we are wanting- v. 1
i. encouragement, comfort, to feel the Spirit, affection, sympathy
i. encouragement, comfort, to feel the Spirit, affection, sympathy
ii. complete joy- what Paul is saying is to have joy in this suffering is to see the same attitude in those who follow you. Which leads to how to accomplish that.
ii. complete joy- what Paul is saying is to have joy in this suffering is to see the same attitude in those who follow you. Which leads to how to accomplish that.
English Standard Version Romans (Chapter 12)
16 Live in harmony with one another. Do not be haughty, but associate with the lowly.
B. Our response and attitude of our heart- v. 3
B. Our response and attitude of our heart- v. 3
English Standard Version Galatians (Chapter 5)
26 Let us not become conceited, provoking one another, envying one another.
English Standard Version Romans (Chapter 12)
10 Love one another with brotherly affection. Outdo one another in showing honor.
III. The Proof of this way of living v. 5-11
III. The Proof of this way of living v. 5-11
A. Jesus Displayed this servant mindset- v. 5-8
A. Jesus Displayed this servant mindset- v. 5-8
i. His high standing> yet did not take part in it.
i. His high standing> yet did not take part in it.
His mind was not set on keeping his power and glory. (Philippians 2:6)
His mind was not set on keeping his power and glory. (Philippians 2:6)
Piper, J. (2014–2015). Look at the Book Labs (Php 2:3–8). Desiring God.
ii. emptied Himself> let go of Pride
ii. emptied Himself> let go of Pride
iii. worthy of more> took a lower position
iii. worthy of more> took a lower position
He took the form of a servant focused on others. (Philippians 2:7
He took the form of a servant focused on others. (Philippians 2:7
Piper, J. (2014–2015). Look at the Book Labs (Php 2:3–8). Desiring God.
iv. had the right to give up> gave His life for a lost cause
iv. had the right to give up> gave His life for a lost cause
Look at the Book Labs Outline > Holy God Became like Us
As a man, he humbled himself and obeyed his Father. (Philippians 2:8)
• His obedience led him to death, and the worst kind of death imaginable. (Philippians 2:8)
B. The Result of living a humble life- v. 9-11
B. The Result of living a humble life- v. 9-11
i. God will honor you; Don’t worry about mankind
i. God will honor you; Don’t worry about mankind
English Standard Version Galatians (Chapter 1)
10 For am I now seeking the approval of man, or of God? Or am I trying to please man? If I were still trying to please man, I would not be a servant of Christ.
ii. God will honor you because of Jesus. You will share in Jesus’ glory
ii. God will honor you because of Jesus. You will share in Jesus’ glory
English Standard Version Romans (Chapter 8)
16 The Spirit himself bears witness with our spirit that we are children of God, 17 and if children, then heirs—heirs of God and fellow heirs with Christ, provided we suffer with him in order that we may also be glorified with him.
To Sum All this Up:
To Sum All this Up:
This month is all about serving; but in reality serving never stops for the Child of God.
This month is all about serving; but in reality serving never stops for the Child of God.
Does this make you happy or sad?
Does this make you happy or sad?
When you start truly following Jesus, you are a servant..
When you start truly following Jesus, you are a servant..
And if you are truly following Him it will lead you to trouble and anxiety and strife. Even to a very horrible end.
And if you are truly following Him it will lead you to trouble and anxiety and strife. Even to a very horrible end.
But you are not alone.
But you are not alone.
You will find true Joy in your journey.
You will find true Joy in your journey.
You will never be more like Christ, until you humble yourself and think of others better than yourself, and become a servant.
You will never be more like Christ, until you humble yourself and think of others better than yourself, and become a servant.