Introduction:
4 Things the Incarnation Teaches Us About Selflessness (Philippians 2:5-11):
- Selflessness starts in the Mind . (Phil 2:6)
- Selflessness is a matter of Identity . (Phil 2:7)
- Selflessness shows up in Action . (Phil 2:8)
- Selflessness leads to Glory . (Phil 2:9-11)
Matthew 23:12 - Whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and whoever humbles himself will be exalted.
Luke 14:11 - For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, and he who humbles himself will be exalted.
Luke 18:14 - For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, but the one who humbles himself will be exalted.
1 Peter 5:6 - Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God so that at the proper time he may exalt you,
James 4:10 - Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will exalt you.
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Small Group Discussion
Read Philippians 2:5-11
What was your big take-away from this passage / message?
Have you ever felt like some job at the church was “beneath you”? What does God becoming man teach you about how we view any job at the church?
Have you ever felt like you have served too much or given too much? What does the incarnation teach us about how far we should be willing to serve and give?
Breakout
Pray for one another.