My Biography of God – Week 4
Philippians 2:1-23
Who wants to be a servant? Where does that land on your ladder of success? Can you imagine being the CEO of a top company, yet choosing to work as the janitor for that company – with janitor pay and all? What Christ did for us is more than a prince-and-pauper fairytale – it is a real example of true servanthood. Let’s see what we can learn from true humility as exemplified by God himself.
Words That Describe God
Many different industries use words that describe their products. Few companies spend more time describing their products than car companies. When you see an advertisement for a car, the words used to describe it can tell you far more than the actual name of the car can. Words like refined, rugged, exhilarating, and limited edition give a picture and expectation of what that car is like. What is God like? All too often, the word God does not mean as much as it should, because we don’t know much about the person and character of God. As you read God’s Word, you will find words that describe Him, or you will be able to summarize a verse with a word that describes the way He is or what He does. When filling out this section, take time to record the word and the verse where you found the word.
A
Almighty – Job 40:2
C
Comforter – Psalm 23:4
G
Giver – Job 1:21
Gracious – Job 4:2
K
Kind – Job 4:2
L
My Leader – Psalm 23:2-3
M
Merciful – Job 4:2
O
Owner of Everything – Job 41:11
P
Preparer – Jonah 4:6-8
R
Restorer – Psalm 23:3
S
Shepherd – Psalm 23:1
Slow to anger – Job 4:2
Servant – Philippians 2:7
T
Taker – Job 1:20
Commands of God
Record here things that God tells you to do. Be thankful that God is straightforward! Each time you write down a command, take time to reflect on your life and ask yourself if there is anything that you need to change today.
God’s commands bind Satan – Job 2:6
To preach the Word that God has given – Jonah 3:2
Esteem others better than yourself – Philippians 2:2
Work out your own salvation with ffear and trembling – Philippians 2:12
Don’t murmur and dispute – Philippians 2:14
Promises of God
One of the most encouraging parts of your biography of God will undoubtedly be this section filled with hope and excitement of things to come. Many of the stories of the Old Testament show how God has never broken one of his promises; time after time God gave his children promises and kept them.
Every knee will bow to Him – Philippians 2:10
Every tongue will confess that Jesus is Lord – Philippians 2:11
What Has God Given Me?
All my needs – Psalm 23:1
The best things – Psalm 23:2
Salvation – Psalm 23:3
Courage and comfort – Psalm 23:4
Life (present and eternal) – Psalm 23:6
The ability to thank and praise Him with music – Psalm 95:1-3
Rest – Psalm 95:11
Nature – Psalm 95:4-5
Others to look out for me – Philippians 2:3
The mind of Christ – Philippians 2:5
His power in me to do His pleasure – Philippians 2:13
What Has God Done For Me?
Humbled himself in becoming like me so that I can be like Him – Philippians 2:5-8
Died on the cross for me – Philippians 2:8
How Should I Pray to God?
With thanksgiving – Psalm 95:2
In worship (giving Him the correct value) – Psalm 95:6
Seeking His will – Psalm 95:7-10
Seeking the needs of others above myself – Philippians 2:4
Giving Him the glory by recognizing His rightful place- Philippians 2:9-11
Names of God
THE LORD THY GOD – Deuteronomy 28:58
Rock – Deuteronomy 32:4
rock of our salvation – Psalm 95:1
great God – Psalm 95:3
great King – Psalm 95:3
our maker – Psalm 95:6
Jesus Christ – Philippians 2:10-11
Father – Philippians 2:11
God the Father
Jesus is the Father- John 14:10
He has blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in Christ- Ephesians 1:3
Is equal to the Son – Philippians 2:6
Exalted Christ – Philippians 2:9
Works in us for His pleasure – Philippians 2:13
God the Son
Uses His great power to benefit us as He sits at God’s right hand- Ephesians 1:17-20
We have access to the Father through Him- Ephesians 2:18
Is equal to God – Philippians 2:6
Has the mind of a servant – Philippians 2:7
Character of God: Glory
Illustrious, of exalted excellence and splendor, resplendent in majesty and divine attributes, applied to God (Exodus 15:11); noble, excellent, renowned, celebrated, very honorable
Glorified when people confess that Christ is Lord – Philippians 2:11
His name is above every name – Philippians 2:9
Character of God: Jealousy
Suspicious that we do not enjoy the affection or respect of others, or that another is more loved and respected than ourselves; suspiciously vigilant, anxiously careful and concerned for (I am jealous over you with a godly jealousy, 2 Corinthians 11)
His name is the highest name above all others – Philippians 2:9
Character of God: Power
The faculty of doing or performing anything; the faculty of moving or of producing a change in somehting; abiltiy or strength; command; the right of governing
The power of God is worked out through me – Philippians 2:13
Concluding thoughts for Week 4
Jesus gives an intense example of what it means to esteem others better than yourself. It is an incredible thought that everyone else is more important than I am. That alone can be a depressing thought until I realize that to everyone else, I am more important than they are. As I take care of others, they take care of me. Even if others do not fulfill their responsibility, God will take care of me. So, my wife is more important than I am, my youth group is more important than I am, my church people are more important than I am, the people at the grocery store are more important than I am, the people reading this are more important than I am, and the people that don’t read this are more important than I am.
How can I then practically esteem others better than myself? I have some thoughts, but I would like to hear yours in the comments!
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