1. Explain the meaning of Paul’s statement in Philippians 2:5, “Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus, Who, being in the form of God, did not consider it robbery to be equal with God, but made Himself of no reputation, taking the form of a bondservant, and coming in the likeness of men.”
2. In Psalm 45:8,17, the writer speaks of someone who left “the ivory palaces,” and of whom it was said, “I will make Your name to be remembered in all generations; Therefore the people shall praise You forever and ever.” To whom is this referring?
3. What is the message of Philippians 2:7 (“but made Himself of no reputation, taking the form of a bondservant, and coming in the likeness of men”).
4. How does Philippians 2:7 apply to us today?
5. Paul wrote in 1 Timothy 2:5, “There is one Mediator between God and men, the Man Christ Jesus.” What is the meaning of his phrase “the Man Christ Jesus”?
6. Philippians 2:8 tells us that Christ was obedient in a certain way. What was it?
7. According to 1 Peter 2:22, Jesus possessed a unique trait. What was that trait?
8. In Matthew 5:17-18, Jesus’ relationship to the Old Law is discussed. What was that relationship?
9. Explain the meaning of Philippians 2:9-11.
10. Paul wrote in 2 Corinthians 8:9 that “you, through His poverty, might become rich.” Explain how this applies to Christians today.
11. What is the meaning of Paul’s statement in Philippians 2:12, “Work out your own salvation with fear and trembling”?
12. To whom was Paul writing in Galatians 5:4? What is the message of that passage for Christians today?
13. According to 1 Peter 1:9, what is the “goal” of the Christian’s faith?
14. Explain Paul’s statement in Ephesians 2:10 “(“For we are His workmanship created in Christ for good works”).
15. What is the connection between 1 Corinthians 6:20 and Philippians 1:27?
16. Explain the relationship between Paul’s comments in Philippians 2:14-15 and Christ’s statement in Matthew 5:16.
17. Who, according to Philippians 2:19, did Paul consider a good example of someone who possessed “the mind of Christ”?
THE GOSPEL OF CHRIST,