Text: Philippians 2:5

1. The Christian life is marked by _____ and _____ expressed through humble _____.
   Have this mind among yourselves / Have this attitude in yourselves
   • The fruit of transformed hearts is love and unity. (2:1-2)
     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.
   • b. Unity flourishes through _____. (2:3-4)
     [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.
   • “The apostle knew that, to create concord, you need first to beget lowliness of mind. Men do not quarrel when their ambitions have come to an end.”
     (C.H. Spurgeon)
2. Christ Jesus is our _____ of this attitude of life.
   …which was also in Christ Jesus… (NASB) *Matthew 16:15-16
   • Humility is epitomized in Christ’s incarnation. (2:6-8)
     …[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.
3. 3. Christ Jesus is the _____ this life.
   ...which is yours in Christ Jesus (ESV)
   • Philippians 1:9–11
   • John 17:20-26
   • John 15:4–5
   • Matthew 11:28–30

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Discussion Questions: What is meant by “the incarnation?” Read Phil. 1:1-2:4 and consider why Christian unity was so important to the Apostle Paul. How should right doctrine drive us to right living? What does it mean that Christ is our example? Define and describe humility (what does it look like?). Consider the implications of Christ’s humility. What does “Christ” mean and why is it important? How is Christ the Source of life? Take time to read Phil. 2:5-11 and meditate on the incarnation of Christ; take time to respond with worship and praise to God.