1. Philippians1 Philippians Unity and Service to Others Lesson Eight: The Mind of Christ Toward Self

2. Philippians2 The Mind of Christ Regarding Brethren – 1:3-11 Regarding Adversity – 1:12-20 Regarding Life and Death – 1:19-30 Exemplified – 2:1-11 Regarding Obedience – 2:12-18 TOWARD SELF – 2:14-30 Regarding Righteousness – 3:1-14 Regarding Maturity – 3:15-21 Regarding Peace – 4:1-9 Concerning Contentment – 4:10-19

3. Philippians3 The Mind of Christ Toward Self Characteristics of Selflessness v.2 – Be like-minded v.3 – Esteem others v.4 – Look after each other v.14 – Be happy in your work v.15 – Maintain purity v.16 – Know and Apply the word of life Any others?

4. Philippians4 THREE EXAMPLES Paul: The Loving Elder BrotherPaul: The Loving Elder Brother Timothy: The Fellow ServantTimothy: The Fellow Servant Epaphroditus: The Hometown MessengerEpaphroditus: The Hometown Messenger What characteristics of the Mind of Christ do these christians portray? The Mind of Christ Toward Self

5. Philippians5 Paul – vv.16-18 v.16 Some part of joy dependent on faith of Philippian christians v.16 Some part of joy dependent on faith of Philippian christians v.17 Poured out as a drink offering v.17 Poured out as a drink offering v.17-18 Shared Joy and shared sacrifice What characteristics does Paul portray in these verses? The Mind of Christ Toward Self

6. Philippians6 Timothy – vv.19-23 v.19,23 Timothy’s obedience produces encouragement v.19,23 Timothy’s obedience produces encouragement v.20 Shared SINCERE concern v.20 Shared SINCERE concern v.21 Seeks the things of Christ, Shared Focus v.21 Seeks the things of Christ, Shared Focus v.22 Proven character thru Shared Work v.22 Proven character thru Shared Work What characteristics does Timothy portray in these verses? The Mind of Christ Toward Self

7. Philippians7 Epaphroditus – vv.25-30 v.25 Brother, Fellow worker/soldier v.25 Brother, Fellow worker/soldier v.25 Messenger/Minister to Paul’s needs v.25 Messenger/Minister to Paul’s needs v.26 Longing and distressed for others v.26 Longing and distressed for others v.27,30 Sick unto death due to work of Christ v.27,30 Sick unto death due to work of Christ v.30 Esteemed by others – WHY? v.30 Esteemed by others – WHY? What characteristics does Epahroditus portray in these verses? The Mind of Christ Toward Self

8. Philippians8 Miscellaneous Notes vv.16-17 Paul’s anticipation of ultimate sacrifice comes out especially in chapter 3 vv.16-17 Paul’s anticipation of ultimate sacrifice comes out especially in chapter 3 vv. 24,25,28 Timothy delayed, Epaphroditus sent immediately vv. 24,25,28 Timothy delayed, Epaphroditus sent immediately v.30 Supplying what is lacking in your service toward me v.30 Supplying what is lacking in your service toward me The Mind of Christ Toward Self

9. Philippians9 The Mind of Christ Toward Self Characteristics of Selflessness v.2 – Be like-minded v.3 – Esteem others v.4 – Look after each other v.14 – Be happy in your work v.15 – Maintain purity v.16 – Know and Apply the Word of life Which of these have you chosen to work on?

10. Philippians10 Philippians Unity and Service to Others Lesson Nine: The Mind of Christ Regarding Righteous Phil. 3:1-14