A New Year, A New Heart, A New Mind

Introduction: A New Year- Time to look back as we prepare to move forward

Scripture often reflects on the past in order to lead us into a God honoring future. The book of Philippians is no different. In it Paul reflects on the work that has been done & the relationships that have been formed in order to prepare the believers to continue to advance the Gospel & live out what they have been taught.

Scripture Reading- Philippians 2:1-11

3 Parts of Jesus’ story that inform & transform our journey into the future

1. Jesus Himself (verses 6-7).
2. Jesus Himself (verse 8).
3. God exalted Jesus because He made Himself a (verses 9-11).

Where does that leave us? yourself as Christ emptied Himself, yourself as Christ humbled Himself, others as Christ served you. (verses 1-5)

3 Words to remember into the New Year & how you can put them into practice.

1. Empathy
2. Humility
3. Service (Mark 10:35-45)

Your take aways:

1. What is God calling you to do or to be in response to this passage?
2. What one or two things can you put in practice today that can help you grow into what God has called you to do or to be?

Go do it or go be it!