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Philippians-09: God Has Highly Exalted Him (Philippians 2:5-11)

Josh Thompson Season 2024 Episode 9

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BIG IDEA: Be like-minded in Christ-mindedness. 

 The basis of Paul’s’ appeal: Their relationship to Christ and to him. (v.1)

The concern of Paul’s appeal: Them being a like-minded people. (v.2)

The right response to Paul’s appeal: Like-mindedness in humility. (v.3,4) 

The illustration of Paul’s appeal: The mindset of Christ. (v.5-11)

 *Two expressions of Christ-mindedness:

 1)    As God

a.    What did Jesus do?— He “emptied himself.” 

b.    How did Jesus do it?— He became a servant. 

 2)    As Man

a.    What did Jesus do?— He “humbled himself.”

b.     How did Jesus do it?— He became obedient to death. 

"This Is My Father's World" performed by Eric Wyse, courtesy Martingale Music.