Manly Luscombe Commentary on NT

Philippians 2:1-11

The Great Example

1. KEY WORDS

1 Consolation, comfort, fellowship, bowels

2 Likeminded, accord, mercies

3 Strife, vainglory, lowliness, esteem

4 Look, own things

5 Mind

6 Form, robbery, equal

7 Reputation, servant

8 Fashion, humbled, obedient, death, cross

9 Exalted, name, above

10 Bow, heaven, earth, under earth

11 Tongue, confess, Lord

2. KEY ISSUES

1 Fellowship and emotions (feelings)

2 Being likeminded

3 Dealing with strife, humility

4 Caring about others

5 Developing the mind of Christ

6 Jesus before Bethlehem

7 Humanity of Jesus

8 Need of the death of Jesus

9 Having an exalted name

10 The 3 realms of Jesus

11 Confession

3. KEY QUESTIONS

1 What is the basis of our fellowship?

2 How can we be likeminded?

3 How can I be more humble?

4 List some ways to show genuine care and concern.

5 What would Jesus do?

6 Where was Jesus before Bethlehem?

7 List some ways Jesus was human.

8 Why did Jesus die?

9 Describe how Jesus' name is exalted.

10 Describe the three realms of Jesus.

11 Why is confession an important part of salvation?

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