THE NEED FOR

If... then...

Session 1 Phil. 2: 1-4

God's desire is to bless you with... Encouragement Security Friendship Affection Mercy Our response to the blessing= HUMILITY

2 sided coin: God above self / Others above self

Evidence of humility = unity & unselfishness

Domino effect:
Blessings Galore

Knowing Jesus

Unselfishness

Humility

Unity

Personal Study #1
1) Read Eph. 2:5-10. What immeasurable riches mentioned in v. 7 have you experienced? According to v.8-9, did you deserve these immeasurable riches? According to v. 4, why does God want to give you these immeasurable riches? 2) Read John 13:35. Does unity really matter? Why? 3) Read Proverbs 20:3. Think about the last quarrel or argument you were involved in was pride and/or selfishness involved? Where in your life is there a need for unity? 4) Read 1 Cor. 12:18-26. Does unity happen because Christians are all supposed to be the same? What does this scripture say about being a cookie-cutter Christian? Take a peek at Chapter 13 whats the key to real unity? --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Write out a personal response or prayer to God in your NB

Personal Study #1
1) Read Eph. 2:5-10. What immeasurable riches mentioned in v. 7 have you experienced? According to v.8-9, did you deserve these immeasurable riches? According to v. 4, why does God want to give you these immeasurable riches? 2) Read John 13:35. Does unity really matter? Why? 3) Read Proverbs 20:3. Think about the last quarrel or argument you were involved in was pride and/or selfishness involved? Where in your life is there a need for unity? 4) Read 1 Cor. 12:18-26. Does unity happen because Christians are all supposed to be the same? What does this scripture say about being a cookie-cutter Christian? Take a peek at Chapter 13 whats the key to real unity? --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Write out a personal response or prayer to God in your NB

THE EXAMPLE OF
Makehumility is a matter of choice it doesnt just happen God __________________________________________________ a baby _______________________________________________

Session 2 Phil. 2: 5-11

Humility involves sacrifice, service & obedience

Humility results in exultationGod lifts you up!

Domino effect:
Blessings Galore

Knowing Jesus

Unselfishness

God is glorified

Exultation

Humility

Unity

Personal Study #2
1) Read Colossians 3:12-17. To make your attitude or choose humility, list some things you will need to do (Ill get you started): * accept * forgive List things you need to choose not to do: 2) Read Psalm 51:17. What is the connection between sacrifice and humility? Look at your lists from above if you are going to choose to be humble, what kind of sacrifices will it take? How will you need to empty yourself? (Be as specific as you can) 3) Read Mark 14: 35-36. Was obedience easy for Jesus? Was it necessary? What is the connection between obedience and humility? 4) Read John 17:1-5. Which verse or verses point to Christs exultation? Which verse or verses point to Christs obedience? Which verse or verses point to Christs sacrifice? --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Write out a personal response or prayer to God in your NB

Personal Study #2
1) Read Colossians 3:12-17. To make your attitude or choose humility, list some things you will need to do (Ill get you started): * accept * forgive List things you need to choose not to do: 2) Read Psalm 51:17. What is the connection between sacrifice and humility? Look at your lists from above if you are going to choose to be humble, what kind of sacrifices will it take? How will you need to empty yourself? (Be as specific as you can) 3) Read Mark 14: 35-36. Was obedience easy for Jesus? Was it necessary? What is the connection between obedience and humility? 4) Read John 17:1-5. Which verse or verses point to Christs exultation? Which verse or verses point to Christs obedience? Which verse or verses point to Christs sacrifice? --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Write out a personal response or prayer to God in your NB

THE CALL TO
So, what do we do now? #1 STAND OUT!

Session 3 Phil. 2: 12-18

#2 HOLD FIRM!

Domino effect:
Blessings Galore God is glorified

Knowing Jesus

Unselfishness

Exultation

Humility

Unity

Your world is changed!!!