Dr. McKellar’s Lesson for September 26, 2021

Gospel Mindset

Philippians 2:5-11

-“Mind the gap…”
-Believers maximize unity as they cultivate the mindset of Christ Jesus exemplified in the cross.

1. Mind the Mind of Christ Jesus (5)

• connection to 1:27-2:4
• command, not a suggestion
• construction: the names a matter of precision

2. Mark the Ministry of Christ Jesus (6-8)

• considered…

♦ though existing in the form of God

• emptied…

♦ having taken the form of a slave
♦ having been made in the likeness of men

• humbled…

♦ having been found in human form
♦ having become obedient to the point of death
♦ even death on a cross

3. Mark the Magnification of Christ Jesus (9-11)

• its reason
• its nature and goal

4. So What?

• “Rescue me from the one who tells me of life and omits Christ, who is wise in the ways of the world and ignores the movement of the Spirit.” (Peterson)
• “The hands that order our circumstances are pierced with nails.” (Eims)
• “There will be three effects of nearness to Jesus-humility, happiness, and holiness. May God give them to you, Christian!” (Spurgeon)