The Supreme Example - Philippians 2:5-11
The Supreme Example
(Philippians 2:5-11)
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The Humility of the Servant God as an Example to Us - George Guthrie
Every Knee Will Bow, Every Tongue Will Confess - George Guthrie
A Christlike Descent into Greatness - Swindoll
INTRODUCTION: The Value of Role Models (2:5)
Deity
(The Preexistence of Christ)
Before Time and Eternity (2:6)
Jesus Christ did not use his privilege for His own advantage.
-Fully God
- Selfless
Humanity
(The Incarnation of Christ)
In Time for the Sake of Eternity (2:7-8)
Jesus Christ humbly emptied himself to obediently serve others.
- Emptied Himself (κενόω)
- The Form (μορφή) of God
- The Form (μορφή) of a Servant
- The likeness (όμοίωμα) of men
- The appearance (σχημα) of a man
- Humility leading to Obedience
Worship
(The Exaltation of Christ)
For All Time and Eternity (2:9-11)
Jesus Christ has been exalted by God to be worshipped by all.
- Exalted by God
- Worshiped by every creature
True humility in gospel ministry
follows the supreme example of Christ
who used his identity and resources to serve others.
The Centrality of Examples in Philippians
A - The Example of Paul (1:12-26)
B - Appeal to Steadfastness and Unity
in the face of opposition (1:27-30)
C - Appeal to Unity
based on common life in Christ (2:1-4)
D - The Example of Christ (2:5-11)
C’ - Application of Unity
based on the common work of God (2:12-13)
B’ - Application of Steadfastness and Unity
in the face of opposition (2:14-18)
A’ - The Examples of Timothy & Epaphroditus (2:19-30)
Home Church Questions
Read Philippians 2:5-11. What did you learn from Ken’s message about the deity of Christ and his emptying himself (verse 7) to take on humanity?
Is there an immediate insight or application you would like to share from the passage or the message?
Read about his humanity in the following verses. How does this qualify him to be your “advocate with the Father” (1 John 2:1;· Luke 2:52, Mark 11:12, John 4:6, John 11:35, Hebrews 4:15)?
Read verses 5-7 again. We are instructed to have the same “attitude” (or mindset) as Christ described in these verses. Describe how this attitude should be yours toward those in your life, starting with the phrase “I should…”
Jesus set aside his rights as deity for our benefit by taking on “the form of a servant” (verse 7). What does it mean in your life to take the form of a servant for the benefit of others?
Verses 8 and 9 present Christ’s progression from humility, obedience, suffering, and exaltation. Close your time by reading Hebrews 12:1-3. In what area of your life do you need endurance so that you will know the exaltation from Christ, “Well done, good and faithful servant”?
Pray for the Unreached: The Maratha in India are a Hindu warrior group known for resisting Mughal rule and establishing an empire under Shivaji in the 17th century. Today, they are landowners and farmers and influential in politics and business, valuing their heritage and caste identity. Less than 0.1% are Christians, with no reported movement toward Christianity. Pray for laborers to share the gospel effectively and for open hearts that lead the Maratha to seek truth and hope only in Christ. Christianity. Pray for laborers to share the gospel effectively and for open hearts that lead the Maratha to seek truth and hope only in Christ.
Finances
Weekly Budget 35,297
Giving For 01/19 25,529
Giving For 01/26 25,826
YTD Budget 1,058,915
Giving 1,029,056
OVER/(UNDER) (29,859)
Stoby’s Pancake Fundraiser
Fellowship, join us for breakfast or brunch while helping the 2025 Czech Mission Team. The team will be serving today, from 8-1:00 p.m. at Stoby’s. The cost is $8 for all you can eat pancakes. Head to Stoby’s, we’ll be waiting to serve you.
New to Fellowship?
We are so glad that you chose to worship with our Fellowship Family this morning. If you are joining us for the first time or have been checking us out for a few weeks, we are excited you are here and would love to meet you. Please fill out the “Connect Card” and bring it to the Connection Center in the Atrium, we would love to say “hi” and give you a gift.
Getting Equipped at Fellowship
Fellowship, below are some great classes to get equipped in the New Year. For more information and to register go to fellowshipconway.org/equipping.
• How to Study the Bible - February 2 - February 16
• Eschatology - February 8
• Apologetics for Everyone - February 9 - March 2
Fellowship Women Galentines Night
Ladies, join us here at Fellowship, February 11, at 6:00 p.m. for a night of cookie decorating and fun fellowship. Register at fellowshipconway.org/register. Cost is $10 per person. Child care is provided by texting Shanna at 501-336-0332.
Two Great Opportunities - One Night | February 7, 6-8:30 PM
For more information or to register for one or both events, please go to fellowshipconway.org/register.
• Parent’s Night Out Czech Kid’s Fundraiser - We are offering you a night out while supporting the Fellowship Kids’ mission trip to the Czech Republic.
• Renewed: A Night Devoted to Marriages - Join us for a night of teaching, discussion, and some Q&A from an experienced panel as we lean into our marriage journeys.
Men’s Fellowship Breakfast
Men, join us for a great breakfast and fellowship on Wednesday, February 12, at 6:00 a.m. here in the Fellowship atrium. No sign-up is needed. Come with your Bible ready to eat, fellowship with other men, and start your day off right through prayer and Biblical insight. Contact Michael at mharrison@fellowshipconway.org.
Souper bowl Sunday
Fellowship, this is a great opportunity for you to minister here in Conway. We’re encouraging Fellowship families to bring hearty soups, canned chili, spaghetti sauce, tuna helper, canned meats, and Knorr brand pastas to restock the Bethlehem House shelves. Bring your food items here to Fellowship on Sunday, February 9. This allows us to help them stock their pantry.