Greatness = this? Really?

1. What are other words that come to mind when you hear the word great?




Read Philippians 2:1-11

2. Based on verses 1-7, how should we act? Why?




3. How is Christ described?







4. Because of Christ’s actions, what happened to him (v. 9-11)?







Additional Thoughts & Application:

Even though he is God, he humbled himself and was obedient all the way to the cross. Christ humbled himself by coming down to earth, living as a carpenter and hanging out with the poor and outcasts of society. That doesn’t seem like that would be fit living for a King, the creator of the world does it?

In addition to his sacrifice of fine living, think of Christ’s obedience. Remember the Garden of Gethsemane. Christ asked God to take “this cup be taken from me.” He didn’t want to die this way, but he concluded his time by saying, “Yet not as I will, but as you will."

Christ was humble and obedient. Those don’t seem to be the two biggest characteristics of greatness. But, that is what Christ modeled and he is now seated at the right hand of the Father. Not a bad outcome for his obedience and humility, eh? As committed followers of Christ, what could you do this week to emulate Christ’s example? Write it down and share it with another person so they can be encouraged and help you achieve your goal.

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