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Introduction:

Today things seem so out of alignment. Maybe Christmas doesn’t look like what you thought it would. Maybe your plans don’t seem to be coming together. But one thing is true. No matter what happens around us, our hearts and lives can stay aligned with Jesus and His purpose for our lives.

We can rejoice this Christmas season! Everything about Christmas should remind us to reflect on the attributes of Jesus Christ and the fact that He came to rescue us from sin. As we draw closer to Him this season, Christmas will come together.

In this collection of talks, we will work to align with Jesus because Christmas is all about Him.

December 12 Aligned by Humility
December 19 Aligned by Peace
December 24 Aligned by Hope (Christmas Eve)
December 26 City United Rewind (Online Only)

Text: Philippians 2:1-18 (New Testament, CSB)

ALIGNED WEEK #1: “Aligned by Humility”

Today’s Takeaway: Humility imitates Christ, pride imitates the devil.

I. THE

Reveal Answer

TO HUMILITY (2:1–4)

A. Unity in

(2:1–2a)

“Do everything in love.” —1 Corinthians 16:14

B. Unity in

and

Reveal Answer

(2:2b–4)

“But the Counselor, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you all things and remind you of everything I have told you.” —John 14:26

II. THE

Reveal Answer

OF HUMILITY (2:5–11)

A. The

of humility (2:5–8b)

1. He did not
   Reveal Answer
   to His rights as God (2:5–6).
2. He laid aside His
   Reveal Answer
   (2:7a).
3. He took upon Himself the nature of a human
   Reveal Answer
   (2:7b).
4. He
   Reveal Answer
   Himself (2:8a).
5. He became
   Reveal Answer
   and died on the cross (2:8b).

“For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ: Though he was rich, for your sake he became poor, so that by his poverty you might become rich.” —2 Corinthians 8:9

B. The

of humility (2:9–11)

1. God has exalted Him to the highest
   Reveal Answer
   (2:9a).
2. He has been given a
   Reveal Answer
   above all other names (2:9b).
3. One day all people will acknowledge that He is
   Reveal Answer
   (2:10–11).

“By myself I have sworn; truth has gone from my mouth, a word that will not be revoked: Every knee will bow to me, every tongue will swear allegiance.” —Isaiah 45:23

“Long ago God spoke to the ancestors by the prophets at different times and in different ways. 2In these last days, he has spoken to us by his Son. God has appointed him heir of all things and made the universe through him. 3The Son is the radiance of God’s glory and the exact expression of his nature, sustaining all things by his powerful word. After making purification for sins, he sat down at the right hand of the Majesty on high. 4So he became superior to the angels, just as the name he inherited is more excellent than theirs.” —Hebrews 1:1-4

III. THE

Reveal Answer

OF HUMILITY (2:12–18)

A. Let God

in you His salvation (2:12–13).

“Serve the Lord with reverential awe and rejoice with trembling.” —Psalm 2:11

B. Don’t

(2:14).

“Be hospitable to one another without complaining.” —1 Peter 4:9

C.

as beacons of light in a dark world (2:15).

“His people have acted corruptly toward him; this is their defect ​— ​they are not his children but a devious and crooked generation.” —Deuteronomy 32:5

D.

to the Word of life (2:16).

“They will not labor without success or bear children destined for disaster, for they will be a people blessed by the Lord along with their descendants.” —Isaiah 65:23

E.

in His sacrifice (2:17–18).

“Keep your life free from the love of money. Be satisfied with what you have, for he himself has said, I will never leave you or abandon you.” —Hebrews 13:5

CONCLUSION: Are you aligned to Jesus through humility? What steps do you have to take to reflect His character?

DEEP DIVE QUESTIONS:

1. Why do you think Jesus stressed unity so much?

2. What are some ways Jesus showed us we can get through the pain of humility?

3. Do you think that looking forward to the reward for our humility is being selfish?

4. Which of the Acts of humility do you need to focus on this week?

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