6. Exhortation to Unity—The Example of Christ (Philippians 2:5-11)
The Subject/Complement and Exegetical Outline
Subject/Complement: The humble attitude we are to have toward one another is perfectly exhibited in the person and work of Christ.
A. The Command (2:5)
B. The Example of Christ (2:6-11)
1. His Humility (2:6-8)
a. His Deity and Pre-existence (2:6)
b. His “Emptying” (2:7a-b)
c. His Death (2:7c-8)
2. His Exaltation (2:9-11)
a. The Receiving of the “Name” (2:9)
b. The Purpose of Jesus’ Exaltation (2:10-11b)
i. Every Knee Will Bow (2:10)
ii. Every Tongue Will Confess (2:11a-b)
c. The Glory of God (2:11c)
Homiletical Subject/Complement and the Teaching/Preaching Outline
Underlying Question: With what attitude should the Philippians conduct their lives?
Underlying Homiletical Question: With what attitude should every Christian conduct their life?
Homiletical Subject/Complement (Big Idea): Develop a Christ-like attitude of humility by following the example of Christ himself.
A. The Command: Develop a Christ-like Attitude (2:5)
B. The Model: Follow The Example of Christ (2:6-11)
1. First, Walk In Christ’s Humility (2:6-8)
a. His Deity and Pre-existence (2:6)
b. His “Emptying” (2:7a-b)
c. His Death (2:7c-8)
2. Second, Acknowledge His Lordship over Your Life (2:9-11)
a. The Receiving of the “Name” (2:9)
b. The Purpose of Jesus’ Exaltation (2:10-11b)
i. Every Knee Will Bow (2:10)
ii. Every Tongue Will Confess (2:11a-b)
c. The Glory of God (2:11c)
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