Cruciformity Modeled in the Church (2:12-30)

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Classroom Instructions

Lesson

Opening Thoughts

- What is Philippians? (A call to…) 

- What else have we learned so far? Studying Philippians 2:12-30 

- Part 1 (2:12-18) 

    - When we live like Jesus, we… 

    - How does the Old Testament language deepen this picture? 

- Part 2 (2:19-30) 

    - When we live like Jesus, we… 

    - More than just “travel reports” – 

        - How does Timothy look like Jesus? 

        - How does Epaphroditus look like Jesus? 

- We see Jesus clearly though _______  in the lives of those in whom he dwells. 

    - So… Pay attention to… 

    - So… Pursue Christlikeness so that… 

Questions for Reflection and Discussion

  1. How have you seen the idea that “you can’t be what you can’t see” played out in your own experience?

  2. Who have been some of the most impactful leaders/teachers/mentors in your life? What have you learned from each of them?

  3. Who are some examples of everyday cruciformity that you are prone to miss?

  4. If someone examined your life to discover what it means to look like Jesus, how well would that work out for them?

Cruciformity Modeled in the Church (2:12-30) Instructions

Lesson

Opening Thoughts

- What is Philippians? (A call to…) 

- What else have we learned so far? Studying Philippians 2:12-30 

- Part 1 (2:12-18) 

    - When we live like Jesus, we… 

    - How does the Old Testament language deepen this picture? 

- Part 2 (2:19-30) 

    - When we live like Jesus, we… 

    - More than just “travel reports” – 

        - How does Timothy look like Jesus? 

        - How does Epaphroditus look like Jesus? 

- We see Jesus clearly though _______  in the lives of those in whom he dwells. 

    - So… Pay attention to… 

    - So… Pursue Christlikeness so that… 

Questions for Reflection and Discussion

  1. How have you seen the idea that “you can’t be what you can’t see” played out in your own experience?

  2. Who have been some of the most impactful leaders/teachers/mentors in your life? What have you learned from each of them?

  3. Who are some examples of everyday cruciformity that you are prone to miss?

  4. If someone examined your life to discover what it means to look like Jesus, how well would that work out for them?