Christ, Our Supreme Example Philippians 2:1-30 Part III

In Chapter 1 of this grand epistle, we noted how Paul selflessly thought about the welfare of others before his own welfare (Philippians 1:23-24).  Paul was more concerned about the Philippian saints than his own concern even though he was undergoing a difficult ordeal.  He was in confinement and facing trial; however, the welfare of the saints was paramount in his mind.  Although Paul exhibited selflessness in his concern for the needs of the Philippian saints, Paul, however, will point us to the supreme example of service depicted by Jesus Christ!  Jesus Christ lived completely and perfectly for others (Mark 10:45). Philippians 2:1-30 may be outlined as follows:  I. A Call for Unity – Philippians 2:1-4; II. The Exemplary Example of Christ – Philippians 2:5-11; III. An Application of the Call – Philippians 2:12-18; IV. The Note-Worthy Examples of Timothy and Epaphroditus – Philippians 2:19-30. III. An Application of the Call – Philippians 2:12-18 Beginning in verse 12, Paul acknowledged that the Philippian believers had been obedient, but he encouraged them to persist in being obedient not only in his presence, but even more in his absence.  In light of what Christ had done for them, the Philippians were to...