January 13
Lesson 7
IMITATING CHRIST
DEVOTIONAL READING: James 3:13–18
BACKGROUND SCRIPTURE: Philippians 2
KEY VERSE
Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus.—Philippians 2:5
LESSON AIMS
After participating in this lesson, each student will be able to:
1. List ways that Christ serves as an example of humble service.
2. Contrast the attitude of humility that Jesus displayed with the attitude(s) that seem to be prized by modern culture.
3. Identify one area where his or her attitude needs to be closer to that of Christ and make a plan to change.
Introduction
A. The Round Table
B. Lesson Background
I. Paul’s Desire (PHILIPPIANS 2:1–4)A. If, Then (vv. 1, 2)
B. Not This, But That (v. 3)
C. Not Only, But Also (v. 4)
II. Christ’s Example (PHILIPPIANS 2:5–11)A. His Humility (vv. 5–8)
Sleeping by the Parasha
B. His Exaltation (vv. 9–11)
III. Readers’ Status (PHILIPPIANS 2:12, 13)
A. Our Work (v. 12)
Willing to Do Good
B. God’s Work (v. 13)
Conclusion
A. “Love Does Not Measure”
B. Prayer
C. Thought to Remember
The KJV Standard Lesson Commentary, 2012–2013, ed. Ronald L. Nickelson and Jonathan Underwood (Cincinnati, OH: Standard, 2012). 170.
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