Christ Our Example

Philippians 2:5-11

Christ Our Example

Intro:

A. We are to have the same disposition as Christ (Phil. 2:5).

1. Christ is the source for spiritual living, both individually and collectively.

2. We must have the same disposition that Christ had in His incarnation.

3. We learn the disposition of Christ from our fellowship with Him and through the Word of God.

B. We are to imitate Christ in His humility. (Phil. 2:6-8).

1. Christ intentionally gave up His rights and privileges. (v.6)

2. Christ willingly identified with others. (v.7)

3. Christ humbly laid down His life. (v. 8)

C. We are to look to Christ in His exaltation. (Phil. 2:9-11).

1. Christ’s humiliation led to His exaltation. (v. 9)

2. Christ’s humiliation led to His absolute supremacy. (v. 10)

3. Christ’s humiliation led to His sovereign lordship. (v .11)

Conclusion: