BIG IDEA: Be like-minded in Christ-mindedness.

The basis of Paul’s’ appeal: Their relationship to Christ and to him. (v.1)

The concern of Paul’s appeal: Them being a like-minded people. (v.2)

The right response to Paul’s appeal: Like-mindedness in humility. (v.3,4)

The illustration of Paul’s appeal: The mindset of Christ. (v.5-11)

*Two expressions of Christ-mindedness:

• As God…
  1. What did Jesus do?— He “emptied”
  2. How did Jesus do it?— He became a servant.
• As Man…
  1. What did Jesus do?— He “humbled”
  2. How did Jesus do it?— He became obedient to death.