Choose Joy- "Joy Begins Where Self Ends" Phil 2:1-11

Series: Choose Joy

February 07, 2021
Duncan Edge

Episode Notes

Summary:   Christ’s Example of Humble Service.

This passage is often referred to as the “hymn of Christ.” Paul depicts Christ’s example of service in a stirring poem that traces his preexistence, incarnation, death, resurrection, and ascension to the right hand of God.
(ESV Study Bible)

Three Reflections On Humility

1.  The Definition Of Humility. (vv 1-2)

Humility Is Defined By Our…

    • Comfort
    •  Communion
    •  Consolation
    •  Compassion
2.  The Principle Of Humility (vv3-4)
    Be Dead To Self
    Be Dedicated To Serve

3. The Example Of Humility (vv 5-11)
    • Jesus Laid Aside The Rank And Dignity That Were His In Heaven.
    • Jesus Was Willing To Identify With The Lowest Of Mankind.
    • Jesus Subjected Himself To Man’s Weaknesses And Infirmities.
    • Jesus Died A Death He Did Not Deserve.
    • God The Father Exalted Him.
    • God The Father Gave Him A Name Above                 Every Name.

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