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Foundation StepFraming StepFinish Work Further studyInternalizationActualization Who wrote the book:PaulTo whom is the book written? The church in PhilippiWhy was the book written? Situation?Paul was expressing his desire for Christians to be unified after discovering the key to being content. When was the book written? While Paul was imprisoned; roughly 6o A.D.Purpose Statement: Using the keys to become content with our selves through helping others and putting others ahead of our own desires and our own desires for justification. In other words, being humble. Questions/AnswerAs this chapter starts out and flows into verse 2, the words are not yet a complete thought; however, Paul starts this chapter with a list of qualities that are attributed to being united and a friend of Christ. Paul is asking that if the reader is encouraged by these qualities then … and this is where the thought runs into verse 2. DevelopmentPaul begins by giving a list, or description of the attributes of Christ’s response to us (United, comfort, love, sharing of the spirit, tenderness and compassion, etc.)Topical- Christ – The anointed oneSpirit – BreathConceptual-EncouragementUnitedLove- an attribute of God CITATION Ung83 \l 1033 (Unger, 1983).SharingTendernessCompassionGod’s Love for all, including sinners, can be found throughout scripture. Jeremiah 31:3 (NIV) shows us that God said “I have loved you with an everlasting love; I have drawn you with unfailing kindness.” This is the point Paul is making as well – Christ shows us love and kindness through sharing of himself, tenderness, compassion, and encouragement. First, I can internalize this scripture by writing down how Christ has encouraged, united, loved, shared, was tender and compassionate in my life. I believe I’d be hard pressed to not come up with something, or several instances for each category. Second, I can place reminder notes throughout my home to be mindful to not only be these things for others, but to look for those qualities that Christ is continuing to be for me. I started a blog here in the last week for this project. While I do not claim to know or understand everything, I feel that by sharing what I have learned, I can encourage not only myself to keep on learning and practicing what I learn, but that I can also encourage others to as well. In addition, I can be held accountable for my life and the choices I make. In response to this particular scripture, I must pray and be ever watchful of my words and actions toward others. Bonnie Graham – COMS 542Philippians 2:1-8 (NIV)Philippians 2: 1Philippians 2:2Foundation StepFraming StepFinishing Work Further studyInternalizationActualization Question/AnswerPaul continues his thought from verse 1 and finishes with the admonition to be like-minded and doing for others as Christ has done for us. DevelopmentThe admonitions that Paul gives are our responses to others in response to what Christ did and continues to do for us. This scripture still does not complete the thought. TopicalSpiritConceptualJoyLike-mindedLoveOne in spiritOne mindOne – again Paul puts weight and value on believers coming together as one body of believers in Ephesians 4:4-6. He also addresses the issues of life and how they should never be allowed to break that unity of oneness CITATION Wil01 \l 1033 (Wilson & Taylor, 2001). Just as above, I can internalize this scripture and the subsequent ones for this chapter by writing out what it means to me to be “one” in the spirit, body and mind of God and other believers. This becomes rather convoluted though when you discover the little nuances that you may be passionate about, but others do not take issue with (what constitutes a sin). I tend to think in black and white, while others think in grey or multi-color! To search out others who believe the scriptures as literal as I do, will help me focus internally. To actually DO this, staying in the Word, staying in fellowship through church and other church related activities (small groups, Bible studies, etc.) I can focus on being one with my fellow believers. Philippians 2:3Foundation StepFraming StepFinishing Work Further studyInternalizationActualization Question/AnswerHere Paul is giving direction to not act out of selfish ambition or vain conceit, then follows up with what we should do – humbly value others more than ourselves. DevelopmentVerse three the thought continues – what not to be and what to change. In a sense, these words are a command. TopicalOthersYourselvesConceptualSelfish ambitionVain conceitHumilityValue (others) Human humility – Unger (1983) points us to understanding humility as not finding ourselves higher or better than others which is reiterated in Romans 12:3. I tend to get annoyed with arrogant people. But, is that not, in a way arrogance? Thinking that my own personality is without arrogance? Finding value in others has to become a habit in a society where the focus is on the negative. I think I need to add a section to my blog where I focus on finding the value in people (becoming humble); where I stop focusing on the bad and myself and turn the focus on to others. Also, to focus on others (especially those in my home) and their value as humans, but more importantly, as brothers and sisters in Christ. Foundation StepFraming StepFinishing Work Further studyInternalizationActualization Question/AnswerAnother set of directions DevelopmentThis verse is the end of the thought but not the last of the admonitions. TopicalYou OthersConceptualInterestsOthers – this scripture flows over from the last in the humility department. Paul is advising us to focus on others and their interests (what’s good for them) rather than our selves. The internalization of this is just as the last scripture internalization – to realize my own sin and focus on others while at the same time, working on what God is dealing with me on – being too self-serving and not a servant of others. Ouch! Perhaps getting out and volunteering at a soup kitchen or even a support group would help me take the focus off of myself and place it onto others! Philippians 2:4Foundation StepFraming StepFinishing Work Further studyInternalizationActualization Question/AnswerNeitherDevelopmentNew thought on relationships and taking on the mindset of Christ – beginning of the thought/directive. TopicalYour One another Christ JesusConceptualRelationshipsMindsetRelationships – in this context, Paul is asking us to have mindsets like that of Christ for one another. In other words to be in the world sharing the gospel with love and humility, but to not be of the world. I found this thought by Gordon R. Lewis to be quite profound “God personally give significance to the most insignificant” CITATION Hor06 \p 116 \l 1033 (Horton, 2006, p. 116). Perhaps an more in depth study on relationships and what it means to relate - This goes hand in hand with the above response. Philippians 2:5Foundation StepFraming StepFinishing Work Further studyInternalizationActualization Question/AnswerDevelopmentTopicalConceptualPhilippians 2:6Foundation StepFraming StepFinishing Work Further studyInternalizationActualization Question/AnswerNeitherVerse 6 is not a direct question, but reads like one. As if the reader may have been questioning whether Christ being equal to God could be advantageous to his ministry. This thought continues into the next verse. TopicalGodConceptualNatureEquality AdvantageNature – in this context, Christ’s qualities or attributes that are the same or equal to God, did not play a part in how he chose to make his earthly personage – however, He is still “perfect” and God. He chose to come as “nothing” and becoming a servant in human form. This is a bit difficult for me to wrap my mind around. I understand the concept of coming to earth as “nothing” and being a baby, going through the lifecycle changes as other humans do, but He is still God! I suppose, he couldn’t be everywhere like God is; if he was teaching by the sea, he couldn’t be in the temple as well… this will take more study on my part. Getting out the research materials and focusing on the differences between God’s attributes as He is and what attributes Jesus had while here on earth. Oh boy… Philippians 2:7Foundation StepFraming StepFinishing Work Further studyInternalizationActualization Question/AnswerDirectionDevelopment Verse 7 continues from verse 6 in looking at how Christ came to earth in human form with a servant’s attitude and heart (nature). TopicalHe - GodServantHumanConceptualHuman LikenessServant – one who is in service to another; follows orders, commands and directions CITATION Ung83 \l 1033 (Unger, 1983). Focus on what is required to be a servant with my sticky note idea. Post them in the house or on my electronics – maybe another study on servant hood. Again, focus on serving others through community service of some sort. Philippians 2:8Foundation StepFraming StepFinishing Work Further studyInternalizationActualization Question/AnswerDirectionDevelopmentIn verse 8 Paul finishes his example of Christ’s appearance, response (humble and obedient) to the point of dying on the cross. TopicalManHe – GodDeathCrossConceptualAppearanceHumbledObedientObedience – what a servant does. In this context, we are not only to obey God, but also to obey the laws of the land, no matter how off the mark we feel they are. Then there is the obedience of children to their parents (Luke 2:51). Okay, I struggle with this. I think many of us do. To internalize obedience means I have to accept it and consistently be in prayer over what I feel is God’s prompting or my own desire or fear! I don’t have a hard time serving others, since it is in my personality to do so, but I do have a hard time when I am feeling “bossed around” by my people and the Government. Get with the program! Do what God has asked of me without complaint or question. I have a lot of internal talks with myself. So this is where that trait will come in handy. To preach at myself when I am not feeling like being obedient in addition, asking my mentors and fellow believers to pray for and with me about my attitudes toward obedience. References BIBLIOGRAPHY Horton, D. (2006). The Portable Seminary: A master's level over view on one volume. Bloomington, MN: Bethany House Publishers.Unger, M. (1983). Unger's Bible Dictionary. Chicago, Il: Moody Press.Wilson, N., & Taylor, L. (2001). Tyndale Handbook of Bible Charts and Maps. 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