THE INCARNATION OF JESUS CHRIST, OR HOW TO HAVE THE MIND OF CHRIST
Scripture: Philippians 2:5-12
The Incarnation of Jesus Christ, or How to Have the Mind of Christ
Marvin Patterson
Philippians 2:5-12
Whenever you hear any story, it is important to get the full story and to get that story in its proper order. I heard about a fellow who had been invited to a banquet and he was to sit at the head table. But he was a very poor conversationalist. In fact, he was a very shy person. And he was going to this banquet that was going to be filled with prominent and important people. He was talking to a friend about his problem and he was asking him how he could carry on a good conversation. His friend said, ‘‘Just ask the right questions to get the conversation going and the other person will think you are a fine conversationalist.’’ The fellow said, ‘‘What kind of questions?’’ He said, ‘‘Well begin by asking, ‘are you married? ‘‘‘ And they will begin to talk all about themselves. And then ask them if they have any children. Then ask them if they have any grandchildren. That conversation should last a long time. So this man went to this banquet and surely enough he was seated beside the most important and elegant lady in town. Well, after the food was served he thought he would start. So he said, ‘‘Do you have any children?’’ She said, ‘‘Yes, I have five.’’ He said, ‘‘Tell me about them.’’ And so she did. He then asked if she had any grandchildren, and the woman began to tell about her grandchildren. Well, finally he said, ‘‘Have you ever been married?’’ That was the end of that conversation.
Introduction:
The Bible teaches us that we are to think on good things and will build us up, and not tear us down! It also says that whatever we think about, that is what we are on the inside! That is why it is so important for us to think good thoughts, and listen to good words, and say good words! What is on the inside will come out! This passage tells us how we can think like Jesus Christ, who is our pattern, and model, and example of what we are to be like! God is c ...
Marvin Patterson
Philippians 2:5-12
Whenever you hear any story, it is important to get the full story and to get that story in its proper order. I heard about a fellow who had been invited to a banquet and he was to sit at the head table. But he was a very poor conversationalist. In fact, he was a very shy person. And he was going to this banquet that was going to be filled with prominent and important people. He was talking to a friend about his problem and he was asking him how he could carry on a good conversation. His friend said, ‘‘Just ask the right questions to get the conversation going and the other person will think you are a fine conversationalist.’’ The fellow said, ‘‘What kind of questions?’’ He said, ‘‘Well begin by asking, ‘are you married? ‘‘‘ And they will begin to talk all about themselves. And then ask them if they have any children. Then ask them if they have any grandchildren. That conversation should last a long time. So this man went to this banquet and surely enough he was seated beside the most important and elegant lady in town. Well, after the food was served he thought he would start. So he said, ‘‘Do you have any children?’’ She said, ‘‘Yes, I have five.’’ He said, ‘‘Tell me about them.’’ And so she did. He then asked if she had any grandchildren, and the woman began to tell about her grandchildren. Well, finally he said, ‘‘Have you ever been married?’’ That was the end of that conversation.
Introduction:
The Bible teaches us that we are to think on good things and will build us up, and not tear us down! It also says that whatever we think about, that is what we are on the inside! That is why it is so important for us to think good thoughts, and listen to good words, and say good words! What is on the inside will come out! This passage tells us how we can think like Jesus Christ, who is our pattern, and model, and example of what we are to be like! God is c ...
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