Fight for Joy: Jesus Attitude Philippians 2:5-11 Questions for Reflection and Discussion

Dig Deeper

In Philippians 2:5 the Apostle Paul writes, “Make your own attitude that of Christ Jesus.” The word attitude is a verb from the Greek word phroneō translated elsewhere “think, regard, mind, and savor.” Bottom line-- a “Jesus attitude” results from savoring the example and exaltation of Christ. Take time this week to savor the example and exaltation of Christ.

Fully God, became a man-- “God with skin on”

John 1:1-2, 14; John 8:48-59; John 10:22-39; John 18:6 and John 20:28--

Philippians 2:6--

Colossians 1:15-19--

Hebrews 1:3--

Humility of Christ

Matthew 20:28; Mark 10:45--

Romans 15:3--

Philippians 2:7-8--

Exaltation of Christ

Matthew 25:31--

Acts 4:12--

Philippians 2:9-11--

Revelation 4:8-11--

Application

How does the example and exaltation of Christ motivate you toward a “Jesus attitude”?

Memorize This

Philippians 2:4-5— Everyone should look out not only for his own interests, but also for the interests of others. Make your attitude that of Christ Jesus. © HCSB