The Son Comes Down, Part 2

FCC Vision Statement: Building on Exposition, Centering on Christ, Dying in Community, Serving on Mission

Phillipians 2:8

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The Son Comes Down, Part 2 — Pastor Trey Russell
Philippians 2:8
Sermon Series: Advent 2019, Week 3
December 15, 2019

DEEP SHEET: Sermon Study Questions
1.   What two words stick out in verse 8 which highlight the Son’s submission?  How do these words connote submission?
2.   How does the humility of Jesus point back to Paul’s exhortation in verses 1-4?  What interests of ours did Jesus have in mind?
3.   Discuss Jesus’ wills prior to and after the incarnation.  How does this work in conjunction with the obedience of Jesus? How does Gethsemane illustrate this concept?
4.   How do we see the descent of Jesus in 2:5-11?  What is meant to say that the depth of Jesus’ descent is infinite?
5.   What is the purpose of Jesus’ descent and how does the Incarnation lead us to Good Friday?

The Son Comes Down, Part 1

FCC Vision Statement: Building on Exposition, Centering on Christ, Dying in Community, Serving on Mission

Philippians 2:6-7

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The Son Comes Down, Part 1 — Lonnie D. Bell, Jr.
Philippians 2:6-7
Sermon Series: Advent 2019, Week 2
December 8, 2019

DEEP SHEET: Sermon Study Questions
1.   How are you feasting on the doctrine of Christ this Christmas?
2.   What does this passage teach us about Christ’s pre-incarnate existence? How does this correct or strengthen your theology?
3.   To use the language of 2:4, how did Christ not look to “his own interests”?
4.    How does Christ’s example guide us away from thoughts without actions?
5.    What does it mean that Christ “emptied himself,” and how can this be misunderstood?
6.   Summarize and discuss the four sub-points regarding Christ’s Incarnation: he adds our nature, veils his glory, enters our world, and serves our needs. Which of these strikes you the most?

References: John 1:1; Hebrews 1:3; 1 John 3:17-18; James 2:15-16; 2 Corinthians 8:9; John 1:14; 5:18, 23; Colossians 1:15, 19; Hebrews 4:15; John 13:1-20; 2 Corinthians 3:18.

The Word In The World, Parts 1 and 2 (Advent Week 4, plus Christmas Eve service)

FCC Vision Statement: Building on Exposition, Centering on Christ, Dying in Community, Serving on Mission

John 1:14-18

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The Word In The World, Parts 1 and 2 — Lonnie Bell
4th Sermon of Advent and Christmas Eve sermon
John 1:14-18
23 December (part 1) and 24 December 2018 (part 2)

DEEP SHEET: Sermon Study Questions
1.  Why does the world try to change Christmas, and in what ways do we see this happening around us?
2.  What is the Incarnation? Have you given much thought to this doctrine?
3.  How does the language “dwelt among us” push us back into the Old Testament?
4.  How do “glory,” “grace,” and “truth” relate to one another in v. 14? How does this impact the way we see and approach Jesus?
5.  Discuss some of the doctrinal errors we should avoid when thinking about the Word becoming flesh?
6.  In what ways does this passage push us to our knees?

References: John 3:19; Matthew 10:34-36; Hebrews 1:2-3; Exodus 40:34-35; Psalm 29:9; Exodus 33:18-19; 34:6-7; Romans 1:3; 1 Timothy 3:16; 2 John 7; Hebrews 2:14; 4:15; Philippians 2:9-10.