Calvary Church with Skip Heitzig Audio Podcast Philippians 2:19-30
Jun 11, 2025
A study of Paul's examples of selfless service through Timothy and Epaphroditus. Discussion of Christ's humility and how believers should mirror that mindset. Stories of long journeys, grave illness, and faithful sacrifice that illustrate practical Christian service. Encouragement to recognize and honor those who serve sacrificially.
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Let This Mind Be In You Means Divestiture
- 'Let this mind be in you' means adopt Christ's mindset of divesting prerogatives and humble service.
- Heitzig explains morphe (essence) for 'form of God,' emphasizing Jesus' eternal deity yet voluntary self-emptying.
Greek Lesson With A Jehovah's Witness
- Skip recounts a conversation with a Jehovah's Witness who claimed John 1:1 reads 'the Word was a god.'
- Heitzig showed the Greek lacks an article before theos, proving John affirms Jesus' divine essence.
Paul As A Secondary Model Of Sacrificial Living
- Paul offers himself as a second model after Christ: his readiness to be poured out illustrates willing self-sacrifice.
- Heitzig links the 'drink offering' metaphor to Paul's acceptance of possible death in Rome.