Scripture: Phil. 2:5-11; Matt. 4:18-20; Acts 9, John 21, 1 John 3:16-18

Leading Question: How does one explain a life-long commitment to God?

Our lesson this week focuses of the example of Jesus in giving all for humanity, then on several New Testament characters who accepted his invitation to a life-long commitment.

Question: How does Jesus’ example reflect his invitation to his followers for a life-long commitment?

Philippians 2 contains the famous passage describing Jesus’ emptying himself for us:

Philippians 2:1-11 (NRSV): If then there is any encouragement in Christ, any consolation from love, any sharing in the Spirit, any compassion and sympathy, 2 ...