Thursday 11/10
Read Philippians 2:5-8
Our model for humility is Jesus. As you read these verses what stands out to you about the nature and character of Jesus?
One biblical scholar, John MacArthur, divides this section into Eight Steps about Jesus that also relate to us. Write each step in your own words, and then comment on why it is important for our unity.
Step 1: (verse 2:6b) Do not demand or cling to your rights (as God)
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Step 2: (verse 2:7a) Gave up his divine privileges
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Step 3: (verse 2:7b) Took the humble position of a slave
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Step 4: (verse 2:7c) Was born a human being
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Step 5: (verse 2:8a) Appeared in human form
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Step 6: (verse 2:8b) Humbled himself
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Step 7: (verse 2:8c) Obedient to the point of death
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Step 8: (verse 2:8d) Even a criminal’s death on a cross
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Personal rights are a big topic for our culture. What would applying these verses in your life look like today?
5 You must have the same attitude that Christ Jesus had. 6 Though he was God, he did not think of equality with God as something to cling to. 7 Instead, he gave up his divine privileges; he took the humble position of a slave and was born as a human being. When he appeared in human form, 8 he humbled himself in obedience to God and died a criminal’s death on a cross.