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Friday, January 23 Teacher Comments Part I: Overview Key Text: Philippians 2:2 Study Focus: Phil. 2:1–11 Philippians 2:1–4 begins a section in which Paul discusses Christ’s example of humility for Christian life (Phil. 2:1–18). Christ is our supreme model of submission to God, love for Him, and union with Him. During His earthly ministry, Christ nurtured deep communion with the Father and repeatedly underscored their unity (John 5:19; John 10:30, 38; John 12:45; John 14:9, 10; John 17:11, 21–24). Likewise, Jesus highlighted His unity with the Holy Spirit (John 14:16, 26; John 15:26; John 16:7). The members of the Godhead exist eternally in a harmonious and loving relationship, providing a blueprint for the unity and love that should define the relationships among believers. Paul stresses this theme, not only in Philippians but also elsewhere. For instance, at the beginning of 1 Corinthians, he says, “Now I plead with you, brethren, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that you all speak the same thing, and that there be no divisions among you, but that you be perfectly joined together in the same mind and in the same judgment” (1 Cor. 1:10, NKJV; compare with Rom. 15:5–7, Gal. 3:26–29, Eph. 4:1–6, Col. 3:12–15). This week’s lesson emphasizes three major themes: 1. Living in unity and demonstrating love for one another are fundamental Christian responsibilities and the expected behavior of every follower of Jesus. 2. As Christians, we are called to cultivate a Christlike manner of thinking. Paul emphasizes what a Christlike mindset entails. 3. Our finite minds are unable to comprehend fully the infinite condescension of Christ in becoming man. This condescension is an unfathomable mystery. Part III: Life Application Meditate upon the following themes. Then ask your students to answer the questions at the end of this section. “A visitor to a mental hospital was astonished to note that there were only three guards watching over a hundred dangerous inmates. He asked his guide, ‘Don’t you fear that these people will overpower the guards and escape?’ “ ‘No,’ was the reply. ‘Lunatics never unite.’ ”—Michael P. Green, 1500 Illustrations for Biblical Preaching (Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Books, 2000), p. 65. This story illustrates the potential for growth that a community forfeits as a result of the lack of unity. Disunity is a terrible condition and something Christians should avoid at all costs. Nothing can be more threatening to the health of a community of believers than the lack of unity. That is why Paul was so worried about it and made it clear that living in unity is not just a Christian virtue but also a commandment: “Fulfill my joy by being like-minded” (Phil. 2:2, NKJV), and “Let each of you look out not only for his own interests, but also for the interests of others” (Phil. 2:4, NKJV). Jesus is our ultimate example of looking out for the interests of others. He became poor so that, through His poverty, we might become rich (2 Cor. 8:9). Thus, Paul’s call for his readers to develop a Christlike way of thinking should come as no surprise. We must follow in the footprints of Jesus, practicing humility and obedience to God. Although we may not fully grasp the extent of Christ’s condescension in becoming man, we know enough to live in unity with one another. Questions: 1. What does it mean to look out for the interests of others? What are some ways that we can put that idea into practice? 2. Why is unity among believers so important? What can we do to foster unity within the church?