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| EXPLORE THE BIBLE: (10 minutes) Make sure that everyone has a Bible and read Phil. 2:1-11 together. Divide into small groups and ask them to read and compare Phil. 2:1-11 with Genesis 3:1-7. They need to answer these questions: 1 What did Adam and Eve try to obtain that Jesus had all along? 2 What happened when Adam and Eve tried to obtain this? 3 What did Jesus do with this? If students need hints, direct them to Genesis 3:4 and Phil. 2:6. The answer to #1 is “equality with God.” The answer to #2 is that they sinned and humanity has struggled in its relationship with God ever since. The answer to #3 is that Jesus didn’t exploit his equality with God but humbled himself and died on the cross. In addition, the point should be made that Adam and Eve were not obedient to God, but Jesus was obedient, even when it meant death. Bring the class together to discuss their answers. Share a mini lecture based on the Insights from Scripture. Emphasize that Jesus gave up his royalty status of being God and lowered himself to become a man. He adopted a life that fulfilled God’s purpose here on earth by serving, giving, and dying for us so we could have fellowship with him. As Christians, we are to humble ourselves and also put others first before ourselves. APPLY: (10 minutes) Say: If we as a class would take seriously the idea of putting others first, what would be some possible outcomes or actions we’d take? Brainstorm together. You may want to plan a service day, such as raking leaves, shoveling driveways, soup kitchen, etc. Continued... |
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