3 Aspects of a Rediscovered Christmas I. Jesus himself. Philippians 2:5–7 (NLT) 5 You must have the same attitude that Christ Jesus had. 6 Though he was God, he did not think of equality with God as something to cling to. 7 Instead, he gave up his divine privileges; he took the humble position of a slave and was born as a human being. When he appeared in human form,… II. Jesus himself. Luke 2:6–11 (NLT) 6 And while they were there, the time came for her baby to be born. 7 She gave birth to her firstborn son. She wrapped him snugly in strips of cloth and laid him in a manger, because there was no lodging available for them. 8 That night there were shepherds staying in the fields nearby, guarding their flocks of sheep. 9 Suddenly, an angel of the Lord appeared among them, and the radiance of the Lord’s glory surrounded them. They were terrified, 10 but the angel reassured them. “Don’t be afraid!” he said. “I bring you good news that will bring great joy to all people. 11 The Savior—yes, the Messiah, the Lord—has been born today in Bethlehem, the city of David! If the God of the universe chose humility, why do we still chase status & recognition so hard? III. Jesus himself. Philippians 2:8–11 (NLT) 8 he humbled himself in obedience to God and died a criminal’s death on a cross. 9 Therefore, God elevated him to the place of highest honor and gave him the name above all other names, 10 that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, 11 and every tongue declare that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father. What Now? Introduce & model Jesus accurately to the hurting & humble ones in your life. Practice the attitude of Jesus in the everyday stuff of life. Continue the Conversation 1. What part of Jesus’ humility stands out most? 2. Why is humility so hard in our culture? 3. How might you introduce & model Jesus accurately to the hurting & humble ones in your life.? 4. Where could you practice the mindset of Jesus in the everyday stuff of life?