Filled With Joy: “The Joy of Life in the Body of Christ”
Philippians 2:1-18

I. Showing

love to one another

A.

motivated by emotions

B.

in thought

C.

acts of love

II. Following Jesus’

of sacrificial love

A.

Jesus’ attitude about ourselves

B. Laying aside our

in order to love one another

C. Being

to do whatever it takes to serve one another

D. Desiring God’s

above man’s

III. Our love for one another is a

to the world

A.

in working out their salvation

B. Viewing

with a godly attitude

C. Holding on to

LET’S GO DEEPER:
1. Why should this passage lead us to admire Jesus and want to be like Him?

2. What motivation does Paul give in the first four verses for the church to serve one another with compassion?

3. What would happen in our relationships if we lived out Philippians 2? How can you go from being a “grasper” to a “giver”?

4. How is Jesus’ humility displayed in this passage?

5. How does grumbling and complaining damage your witness? What are some practical, biblical steps to overcome a negative attitude?