Main Idea: We become humble like Jesus as, in amazement, we
behold Jesus’ humility in His incarnation and death on the cross.

1. We become like Jesus by beholding Jesus. (vs. 5)
[5] Have this mind among yourselves, which is yours in Christ Jesus…

2. Behold Jesus humble Himself to become man! (vs. 6-7)
[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.

3. Behold Jesus humble Himself to death on a cross! (vs. 8)
[8] And being found in human form, he humbled himself by becoming obedient to the point of death, even death on a cross.

Today’s Discussion Questions: If you were to share a key insight
from today’s sermon with a friend, what would you say?

Today’s Lunch Discussion:

1. In making application by implication, what does this passage teach about Jesus that we can practically put into practice today?

2. Why is right belief (doctrine) essential for right behavior?

3. How does looking to Jesus lead to humility in your heart?

4. How can a proud person grow in humility? What steps should he/she take?

5. What does the cross reveal about
mankind’s greatest need?

6. What self-salvation projects do you
need to reject by looking to Jesus?

7. List some ways that you
might behold Jesus more clearly.

8. How could you point someone
else toward Jesus this week?

9. Take time to thank God for sending
His Son Jesus to become man and to die on the cross for us.