Philippians 2:1-11 - The Mindset of Jesus

Text: Philippians 2:1-11
Title: The Mindset of Jesus
Preacher: Rev. Greg Brower
The short book of Philippians is one of the most quoted in the Bible, yet Paul wrote it not for the popular sound bites, but to paint a picture of a mature Christian faith. While many give their lives to Jesus, few then go on to live a life of truly vibrant faith. Rather than painting a picture of good morals, Philippians reminds us again the goal of true discipleship is Christ, not moral perfection. As we strive to live like Christ, Paul calls us not to a life of moral striving, but worship of the one who has been exalted above all.

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I am an ELCA Lutheran from South Carolina. Today (January 27), this was the basis for our Sunday School Lesson of the Day. It was entitled "Imitate Christ." The hymn, "Before You, Lord, We Bow," written by Francis Scott Key (1779-1843), is a good hymn to compliment this Scripture, regardless of denomination.

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Is Philippians 2:5-10 about an incarnation, a birth or pre-existent Christ? The context is about humility. It’s about divestiture. The Philippians are instructed to follow in the footsteps of Christ by divesting themselves as their Messiah did. Though he was the anointed King, he made himself unimportant for the benefit of others. The “form” (morphe) of God as well as of a slave means WORKS. This “form” is something outwardly visible. Physically seen. Works are outwardly visible. In 2 Timothy 3:5 were told that people in the last days would have a “form” of Godly devotion but would prove false to its power. Meaning, they would outwardly appear to be Godly but they’re actually hypocrites, another Greek word meaning, an “actor.” The word morphe is used four times in the book of Daniel alone. In the LXX (the Greek Old Testament), Daniel chapter 4 mentions King Nebuchadnezzar going mad for seven years, and after the seven years, verse 33 mentions his Kingship, FORM (morphe) and honor we’re restored to him. In the LXX at Daniel 5:6, after the King sees the fingers of a hand write on the wall, which badly frightened him, we read, “Then his FORM (morphe) changed and his thoughts terrified him, and his hip joints gave way and his knees knocked together.” In the LXX at Daniel 5:10, after the King sees the writing on the wall, the King’s mother tries to comfort him by saying, “O king, live forever! Let not your thoughts alarm you or your FORM (morphe) change. In the LXX at Daniel 7:28, after he receives the vision of the four beasts which troubled him, says, “This is the end of the account. As for me, Daniel-my thoughts terrified me greatly and my FORM (morphe) changed over me, but I kept the matter in my heart.” John 14:10 says the Father was in Jesus performing the WORKS that were clearly seen by everyone. For example, making the deaf hear. Making the blind see. Bringing the dead back to life. These are the works the Father was performing through Jesus. And though he had this power he never flaunted it. Instead he took on the visible WORKS of a slave. What is a slave’s form? A few good examples would be Jesus washing his disciples’ feet. Letting not his will take place but his Father’s. He “emptied himself” preferring to serve others than to be served. Meaning, he made himself unimportant. He wasn’t focused on his own interests but that of others. All the way to the point of giving up his own life for the sake of everyone else. Because he didn’t see equality with God something to be “taken by force.” In other words, he knew it’s only something that can be given. He didn’t even see this as something to be “regarded.” That is, something to even consider or think about.