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

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.