Bridgeway Bible Commentary. Christ's example of humility (2:1-11) Paul gives four reasons why Christians should have greater unity between them: the encouragement given them by Christ; the power of Christ's love working in them; the common sharing they have in the same Spirit; and the sympathetic kindness that God's children should show to each other. Philippians 2:6-11 is a pre-Pauline hymn that does not have a clear meter in the style of Pindar, but regardless could contain elements of a looser, rougher Philippians: A New Translation with Introduction and Commentary, vol. 33B, The Anchor Yale Bible (New Haven: Yale University), 2008, 8. 3 Arnold Levin was a former religion professor at Barnes' Notes. This chapter Philippians 2 is made up principally of exhortations to the performance of various Christian duties, and the exhibition of Christian virtues. The apostle first exhorts the Philippians, in the most tender manner, so to live as to give him joy, by evincing among themselves unity and concord. A preacher's first instinct may be to pass over the second New Testament reading for Palm/Passion Sunday. Compared to the drama of the Gospel text, themes typically drawn from Philippians 2, such as incarnation doctrine or humility, may spark scant excitement at either end of the homiletical contract, pulpit or pew. But in recent years, … Continue reading "Commentary on Philippians 2:5-11" English Standard Version. 6 who, though he was in the form of God, did not count equality with God a thing to be grasped,[ a] 7 but emptied himself, by taking the form of a servant,[ b]being born in the likeness of men. 8 And being found in human form, he humbled himself by becoming obedient to the point of death, even death on a cross. 9 Philippians 2:6-11 Who, being in very nature God, did not consider equality with God something to be used to his own advantage; rather, he made himself nothing by taking the very nature of a servant, being made in human likeness. And being found in appearance as a man, Read verse in New International Version First, we must observe the structure of this passage. As mentioned earlier, verses 5-11 fall into two major parts: (a) the humility and humiliation of Christ (verses 5-8); and, (b) the exaltation and glorification of Christ (verses 9-11). Second, let us constantly keep in mind the monumental importance of this text. Enduring Word Bible Commentary Philippians Chapter 2 Philippians 2 - Humble Living In Light of Jesus' Humble Example Video for Philippians 2: Philippians 2:12-18 - How Jesus Affects My Life Audio for Philippians 2: Philippians 2:1-11 - The Ladder Down from Heaven Philippians 2:12-30 - Working Out What Was Worked In A. His whole life was a life of poverty and suffering. But the lowest step was his dying the death of the cross, the death of a malefactor and a slave; exposed to public hatred and scorn. The exaltation was of Christ's human nature, in union with the Divine. Bible Lesson: Attitude Check (Philippians 2) February 16, 2022 by Kelly Henderson. This lesson continues the study of Philippians for older students. As students make daily quiet time a priority they will learn to have attitudes that reflect the Lord Jesus. This is a lesson guide on a possible way to teach older students. hjicUp.