1. Role Models
Philippians 2:19-30

2. Charles Barkley

4. Poll Reveals Our Six-Part ‘New Moral Code’
"The best way to find yourself is to look within yourself"—91 percent of U.S. adults agreed; 76 percent of practicing Christians agreed.
"People should not criticize someone else's lifestyle choices"—89 percent agreed; 76 percent of Christians agreed.
"To be fulfilled in life, you should pursue the things you desire most"—86 percent agreed; 72 percent of Christians agreed.
"The highest goal in life is to enjoy it as much as possible"—84 percent agreed; 66 percent of Christians agreed.
"People can believe whatever they want, as long as those beliefs don't affect society"—79 percent agreed; 61 percent of Christians agreed.
"Any kind of sexual expression between two consenting adults is acceptable"—69 percent agreed; 40 percent of Christians agreed.
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5. DISCUSSION GUIDE
1. When did Timothy first encounter the Philippians? (Acts 16:1-3)
Timothy accompanied Paul on his first missionary journey and witnessed the first conversion in Europe.

6. He wanted to hear a first-hand report about their well-being.
DISCUSSION GUIDE
2. Why did Paul desire to send Timothy to the Philippians” (v. 19)
He wanted to hear a first-hand report about their well-being.

7. DISCUSSION GUIDE 3. Why did he select Timothy? (v. 20)
Timothy was a “kindred spirit” and genuinely cared for the Philippians.

8. DISCUSSION GUIDE
4. Complete the following chart to compare the servant leadership qualities of Christ, Timothy and Epaphroditus.
Christ (Phil. 2:6-11)
Timothy (Phil. 2:19-24)
Epaphroditus (Phil. 2:25-30)
1. God’s glory was more important than His position.
1. He has served with Paul for the gospel. (verse 22)
1. He risked his life for the gospel. (verse 30)
2. He “emptied” Himself of self.
2. He takes a genuine interest in others. (verse 20)
2. He was a fellow worker and soldier. (verse 25)
3. He gave up His privileges and became a servant.
3. He was obedient to Paul in a “Father-Son” relationship. (verse 22)
3. He had ministered to Paul’s needs.
4. He obeyed to the point of a humiliating death.

9. DISCUSSION GUIDE
5. Summarize these characteristics of servant- leadership in one-word summaries:
Selfless, subservient, obedient, worker, compassionate, submissive, risk-taker, minister, soldier.

10. DISCUSSION GUIDE
6. How many of these characteristics do you possess?

11. DISCUSSION GUIDE 7. What is the irony in (verse 29)?
Men who humble themselves in Christ-like service are exalted even more.

12. DISCUSSION GUIDE
8. What examples of servant leadership are found in the following passages?
a. (Matt. 23:11-12) The greatest is the humble servant
b. (John 21:9-14) Jesus prepared a meal for the Disciples
c. (Eph. 4:11-13) Spiritual gifts are for the edification/unity of the church

13. DISCUSSION GUIDE
9. List your Spiritual gift(s). a. b. c.

14. DISCUSSION GUIDE 10. Whom do you need to serve? a. Family members how?
b. Other Christians how?
c. Non-Christians how?
d. Neighbors how?
e. Others how?

15. SERVANT LEADERSHIP
DISCIPLINE
WISDOM
COURAGE
HUMILITY
INTEGRITY AND SINCERITY
PATIENCE

16. Leading God’s Way
Step 1 Do you have a strong sense of your life mission and calling?
Step 2 Are your priorities aligned with your life mission?
Step 3 Do you have the strength to stay the course, even if it means personal persecution?

17. Write a short prayer of commitment to God about your intention to stay loyal to serve Him until the end. Make this prayer a part of your daily life.