The Spirit of Christ Philippians 2:5-8

1 John 2:6 He who says he abides in Him ought himself also to walk just as He walked.

Necessity of Having the Spirit of Christ But you are not in the flesh but in the Spirit, if indeed the Spirit of God dwells in you. Now if anyone does not have the Spirit of Christ, he is not His. Romans 8:9

Necessity of Having the Spirit of Christ Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus, 6 who, being in the form of God, did not consider it robbery to be equal with God, 7 but made Himself of no reputation, taking the form of a bondservant, and coming in the likeness of men.

Necessity of Having the Spirit of Christ 8 And being found in appearance as a man, He humbled Himself and became obedient to the point of death, even the death of the cross. Philippians 2:5-8

Qualities of Christ’s Spirit Humility At that time the disciples came to Jesus, saying, " Who then is greatest in the kingdom of heaven?"2 Then Jesus called a little child to Him, set him in the midst of them,

Qualities of Christ’s Spirit Humility 3 and said, " Assuredly, I say to you, unless you are converted and become as little children, you will by no means enter the kingdom of heaven. Matthew 18:1-3

Qualities of Christ’s Spirit Obedience For I have come down from heaven, not to do My own will, but the will of Him who sent Me. 39 This is the will of the Father who sent Me, that of all He has given Me I should lose nothing, but should raise it up at the last day. John 6:38-39

Qualities of Christ’s Spirit Obedience 8 though He was a Son, yet He learned obedience by the things which He suffered. Hebrews 5:8

Qualities of Christ’s Spirit Obedience So when Jesus had received the sour wine, He said, " It is finished!" And bowing His head, He gave up His spirit. John 19:30

Qualities of Christ’s Spirit Love For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life. John 3:16

Qualities of Christ’s Spirit Love " You have heard that it was said, 'You shall love your neighbor and hate your enemy. ' 44 But I say to you, love your enemies, bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you, and pray for those who spitefully use you and persecute you, Matthew 5:43-44

Qualities of Christ’s Spirit Faith/Trust in Jehovah God I can of Myself do nothing. As I hear, I judge; and My judgment is righteous, because I do not seek My own will but the will of the Father who sent Me. John 5:30

Qualities of Christ’s Spirit Faith/Trust in Jehovah God " Not everyone who says to Me, ' Lord, Lord, ' shall enter the kingdom of heaven, but he who does the will of My Father in heaven. Matthew 7:21

Qualities of Christ’s Spirit Forgiveness " You have heard that it was said, 'You shall love your neighbor and hate your enemy. ' 44 But I say to you, love your enemies, bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you, and pray for those who spitefully use you and persecute you, Matthew 5:43-44

Qualities of Christ’s Spirit Forgiveness 21 Then Peter came to Him and said, " Lord, how often shall my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? Up to seven times?"22 Jesus said to him, " I do not say to you, up to seven times, but up to seventy times seven. Matthew 18:21-22

Qualities of Christ’s Spirit Forgiveness 34 Then Jesus said, " Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they do.“ And they divided His garments and cast lots. Luke 23:34

Qualities of Christ’s Spirit Compassion/Tenderness 1. Toward sinful woman (Luke 7:36-50) 2. To adulterous woman (John 8:1-11)

Qualities of Christ’s Spirit Willingness to Sacrifice But we see Jesus, who was made a little lower than the angels, for the suffering of death crowned with glory and honor, that He, by the grace of God, might taste death for everyone. Hebrews 2:9

Qualities of Christ’s Spirit Willingness to Sacrifice Therefore take heed to yourselves and to all the flock, among which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers, to shepherd the church of God which He purchased with His own blood. Act 20:28

Benefits of having the Spirit of Christ Do the will of the Father " Not everyone who says to Me, ' Lord, Lord, ' shall enter the kingdom of heaven, but he who does the will of My Father in heaven. Matthew 7:21

Benefits of having the Spirit of Christ He will confess us before the Father 32 " Therefore whoever confesses Me before men, him I will also confess before My Father who is in heaven. 33 But whoever denies Me before men, him I will also deny before My Father who is in heaven. Matthew 10:32-33

Benefits of having the Spirit of Christ Mansion prepared for the faithful " Let not your heart be troubled; you believe in God, believe also in Me. 2 In My Father's house are many mansions; if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you.

Benefits of having the Spirit of Christ Mansion prepared for the faithful 3 And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and receive you to Myself; that where I am, there you may be also. John 14:1-3

Conclusion 1. Christ sets the example for us to follow. 2. The actions & attitudes we have seen today remind us of the greatness of Christ and our need to follow His example.

Conclusion If I then, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you also ought to wash one another's feet. 15 For I have given you an example, that you should do as I have done to you. 16 Most assuredly, I say to you, a servant is not greater than his master; nor is he who is sent greater than he who sent him. 17 If you know these things, blessed are you if you do them. John 13:14-17