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(2026 Philippians Summer Series #4) Having a Real Relationship with Jesus Part One: A New Purpose (Chapter 2)

Date

07/03/2026

Passage

Philippians 2:1–4

2026 Philippians Summer Series

Philippians Study: Having a Real Relationship with Jesus

Part Two: A New Humility

Lesson 4: Philippians 2:1–4 (Go to ESV Bible Verses)

Read the passage carefully several times

  1. In verse 1, what does Paul say happens to someone who is “in Christ”? Why does he repeat the word “any”?
  2. In light of this, what does Paul urge those in Christ to do, and why (verse 2; see also 1:27b)? What do the words “complete my joy” tell us about Paul?
  3. List the specific instructions in verses 3 and 4 Paul gives. What attitude is he teaching? Why does our relationship with Christ need to be seen in the way we relate to others?
  4. Reflecting on these verses, what key verse would you choose, and why?
  5. What do we learn here about living with a real relationship with Jesus? How can we grow in a real relationship with him and with others? What one thing can you do this week?
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