Uniting Heaven and Earth - Bible Texts

Lesson 4: January 17-23

Unity Through Humility

Memory Text: "Fulfill my joy by being like-minded, having the same love, being of one accord, of one mind" (Philippians 2:2, NKJV).
Sabbath Afternoon Readings ↥        
January 17
Phil 2:1–11

1If there is therefore any exhortation in Christ, if any consolation of love, if any fellowship of the Spirit, if any tender mercies and compassions, 2make full my joy, that ye be of the same mind, having the same love, being of one accord, of one mind; 3doing nothing through faction or through vainglory, but in lowliness of mind each counting other better than himself; 4not looking each of you to his own things, but each of you also to the things of others. 5Have this mind in you, which was also in Christ Jesus: 6who, existing in the form of God, counted not the being on an equality with God a thing to be grasped, 7but emptied himself, taking the form of a servant, being made in the likeness of men; 8and being found in fashion as a man, he humbled himself, becoming obedient even unto death, yea, the death of the cross. 9Wherefore also God highly exalted him, and gave unto him the name which is above every name; 10that in the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of things in heaven and things on earth and things under the earth, 11and that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.

Jer 17:9

9The heart is deceitful above all things, and it is exceedingly corrupt: who can know it?

Phil 4:8

8Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honorable, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.

1 Cor 8:2

2If any man thinketh that he knoweth anything, he knoweth not yet as he ought to know;

Rom 8:3

3For what the law could not do, in that it was weak through the flesh, God, sending his own Son in the likeness of sinful flesh and for sin, condemned sin in the flesh:

Heb 2:14–18

14Since then the children are sharers in flesh and blood, he also himself in like manner partook of the same; that through death he might bring to nought him that had the power of death, that is, the devil; 15and might deliver all them who through fear of death were all their lifetime subject to bondage. 16For verily not to angels doth he give help, but he giveth help to the seed of Abraham. 17Wherefore it behooved him in all things to be made like unto his brethren, that he might become a merciful and faithful high priest in things pertaining to God, to make propitiation for the sins of the people. 18For in that he himself hath suffered being tempted, he is able to succor them that are tempted.

Phil 2:1–11

1If there is therefore any exhortation in Christ, if any consolation of love, if any fellowship of the Spirit, if any tender mercies and compassions, 2make full my joy, that ye be of the same mind, having the same love, being of one accord, of one mind; 3doing nothing through faction or through vainglory, but in lowliness of mind each counting other better than himself; 4not looking each of you to his own things, but each of you also to the things of others. 5Have this mind in you, which was also in Christ Jesus: 6who, existing in the form of God, counted not the being on an equality with God a thing to be grasped, 7but emptied himself, taking the form of a servant, being made in the likeness of men; 8and being found in fashion as a man, he humbled himself, becoming obedient even unto death, yea, the death of the cross. 9Wherefore also God highly exalted him, and gave unto him the name which is above every name; 10that in the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of things in heaven and things on earth and things under the earth, 11and that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.

Jer 17:9

9The heart is deceitful above all things, and it is exceedingly corrupt: who can know it?

Phil 4:8

8Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honorable, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.

1 Cor 8:2

2If any man thinketh that he knoweth anything, he knoweth not yet as he ought to know;

Rom 8:3

3For what the law could not do, in that it was weak through the flesh, God, sending his own Son in the likeness of sinful flesh and for sin, condemned sin in the flesh:

Heb 2:14–18

14Since then the children are sharers in flesh and blood, he also himself in like manner partook of the same; that through death he might bring to nought him that had the power of death, that is, the devil; 15and might deliver all them who through fear of death were all their lifetime subject to bondage. 16For verily not to angels doth he give help, but he giveth help to the seed of Abraham. 17Wherefore it behooved him in all things to be made like unto his brethren, that he might become a merciful and faithful high priest in things pertaining to God, to make propitiation for the sins of the people. 18For in that he himself hath suffered being tempted, he is able to succor them that are tempted.

Philippians 2:2

2make full my joy, that ye be of the same mind, having the same love, being of one accord, of one mind;

Isa 14:12–14

12How art thou fallen from heaven, O day-star, son of the morning! how art thou cut down to the ground, that didst lay low the nations! 13And thou saidst in thy heart, I will ascend into heaven, I will exalt my throne above the stars of God; and I will sit upon the mount of congregation, in the uttermost parts of the north; 14I will ascend above the heights of the clouds; I will make myself like the Most High.

Gen 3:1–6

1Now the serpent was more subtle than any beast of the field which Jehovah God had made. And he said unto the woman, Yea, hath God said, Ye shall not eat of any tree of the garden? 2And the woman said unto the serpent, Of the fruit of the trees of the garden we may eat: 3but of the fruit of the tree which is in the midst of the garden, God hath said, Ye shall not eat of it, neither shall ye touch it, lest ye die. 4And the serpent said unto the woman, Ye shall not surely die: 5for God doth know that in the day ye eat thereof, then your eyes shall be opened, and ye shall be as God, knowing good and evil. 6And when the woman saw that the tree was good for food, and that it was a delight to the eyes, and that the tree was to be desired to make one wise, she took of the fruit thereof, and did eat; and she gave also unto her husband with her, and he did eat.

Sunday Readings ↥        
January 18

Disunity in Philippi

Philippians 2:1–3

1If there is therefore any exhortation in Christ, if any consolation of love, if any fellowship of the Spirit, if any tender mercies and compassions, 2make full my joy, that ye be of the same mind, having the same love, being of one accord, of one mind; 3doing nothing through faction or through vainglory, but in lowliness of mind each counting other better than himself;

Philippians 1:17

17but the other proclaim Christ of faction, not sincerely, thinking to raise up affliction for me in my bonds.

Gal 5:20

20idolatry, sorcery, enmities, strife, jealousies, wraths, factions, divisions, parties,

James 3:16

16For where jealousy and faction are, there is confusion and every vile deed.

Gal 5:26

26Let us not become vainglorious, provoking one another, envying one another.

John 15:12

12This is my commandment, that ye love one another, even as I have loved you.

Acts 2:42

42And they continued stedfastly in the apostles’ teaching and fellowship, in the breaking of bread and the prayers.

2 Cor 13:14

14The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit, be with you all.

Matt 9:36

36But when he saw the multitudes, he was moved with compassion for them, because they were distressed and scattered, as sheep not having a shepherd.

Matt 20:34

34And Jesus, being moved with compassion, touched their eyes; and straightway they received their sight, and followed him.

Mark 1:41

41And being moved with compassion, he stretched forth his hand, and touched him, and saith unto him, I will; be thou made clean.

Luke 10:33

33But a certain Samaritan, as he journeyed, came where he was: and when he saw him, he was moved with compassion,

Luke 15:20

20And he arose, and came to his father. But while he was yet afar off, his father saw him, and was moved with compassion, and ran, and fell on his neck, and kissed him.

Luke 6:36

36Be ye merciful, even as your Father is merciful.

Phil 2:5

5Have this mind in you, which was also in Christ Jesus:

Monday Readings ↥        
January 19

The Source of Unity

Philippians 2:2

2make full my joy, that ye be of the same mind, having the same love, being of one accord, of one mind;

Matt 15:19

19For out of the heart come forth evil thoughts, murders, adulteries, fornications, thefts, false witness, railings:

Matt 12:34

34Ye offspring of vipers, how can ye, being evil, speak good things? for out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaketh.

Philippians 2:3–4

3doing nothing through faction or through vainglory, but in lowliness of mind each counting other better than himself; 4not looking each of you to his own things, but each of you also to the things of others.

Eph 4:3

3giving diligence to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.

Eph 4:3

3giving diligence to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.

Eph 4:13

13till we all attain unto the unity of the faith, and of the knowledge of the Son of God, unto a fullgrown man, unto the measure of the stature of the fulness of Christ:

Tuesday Readings ↥        
January 20

Mind Implant or Mind Surgery?

Rom 8:6

6For the mind of the flesh is death; but the mind of the Spirit is life and peace:

1 Cor 2:11–12

11For who among men knoweth the things of a man, save the spirit of the man, which is in him? even so the things of God none knoweth, save the Spirit of God. 12But we received, not the spirit of the world, but the spirit which is from God; that we might know the things that were freely given to us of God.

Philippians 2:5

5Have this mind in you, which was also in Christ Jesus:

Eph 6:17

17And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God:

Heb 4:12

12For the word of God is living, and active, and sharper than any two-edged sword, and piercing even to the dividing of soul and spirit, of both joints and marrow, and quick to discern the thoughts and intents of the heart.

Jer 17:9

9The heart is deceitful above all things, and it is exceedingly corrupt: who can know it?

Rom 12:2

2And be not fashioned according to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is the good and acceptable and perfect will of God.

Phil 4:8

8Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honorable, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.

Wednesday Readings ↥        
January 21

The Mind of Christ

Philippians 2:5–8

5Have this mind in you, which was also in Christ Jesus: 6who, existing in the form of God, counted not the being on an equality with God a thing to be grasped, 7but emptied himself, taking the form of a servant, being made in the likeness of men; 8and being found in fashion as a man, he humbled himself, becoming obedient even unto death, yea, the death of the cross.

Heb 4:15

15For we have not a high priest that cannot be touched with the feeling of our infirmities; but one that hath been in all points tempted like as we are, yet without sin.

Hebrews 5:8

8though he was a Son, yet learned obedience by the things which he suffered;

Philippians 2:5–8

5Have this mind in you, which was also in Christ Jesus: 6who, existing in the form of God, counted not the being on an equality with God a thing to be grasped, 7but emptied himself, taking the form of a servant, being made in the likeness of men; 8and being found in fashion as a man, he humbled himself, becoming obedient even unto death, yea, the death of the cross.

Gal 3:13

13Christ redeemed us from the curse of the law, having become a curse for us; for it is written, Cursed is every one that hangeth on a tree:

Matt 23:11–12

11But he that is greatest among you shall be your servant. 12And whosoever shall exalt himself shall be humbled; and whosoever shall humble himself shall be exalted.

Philippians 2:5–8

5Have this mind in you, which was also in Christ Jesus: 6who, existing in the form of God, counted not the being on an equality with God a thing to be grasped, 7but emptied himself, taking the form of a servant, being made in the likeness of men; 8and being found in fashion as a man, he humbled himself, becoming obedient even unto death, yea, the death of the cross.

Phil 2:3

3doing nothing through faction or through vainglory, but in lowliness of mind each counting other better than himself;

Philippians 2:5–8

5Have this mind in you, which was also in Christ Jesus: 6who, existing in the form of God, counted not the being on an equality with God a thing to be grasped, 7but emptied himself, taking the form of a servant, being made in the likeness of men; 8and being found in fashion as a man, he humbled himself, becoming obedient even unto death, yea, the death of the cross.

Thursday Readings ↥        
January 22

The Mystery of Godliness

1 Corinthians 8:2

2If any man thinketh that he knoweth anything, he knoweth not yet as he ought to know;

1 Corinthians 8:2

2If any man thinketh that he knoweth anything, he knoweth not yet as he ought to know;

Romans 8:3

3For what the law could not do, in that it was weak through the flesh, God, sending his own Son in the likeness of sinful flesh and for sin, condemned sin in the flesh:

Hebrews 2:14–18

14Since then the children are sharers in flesh and blood, he also himself in like manner partook of the same; that through death he might bring to nought him that had the power of death, that is, the devil; 15and might deliver all them who through fear of death were all their lifetime subject to bondage. 16For verily not to angels doth he give help, but he giveth help to the seed of Abraham. 17Wherefore it behooved him in all things to be made like unto his brethren, that he might become a merciful and faithful high priest in things pertaining to God, to make propitiation for the sins of the people. 18For in that he himself hath suffered being tempted, he is able to succor them that are tempted.

Hebrews 4:15

15For we have not a high priest that cannot be touched with the feeling of our infirmities; but one that hath been in all points tempted like as we are, yet without sin.

Luke 1:35

35And the angel answered and said unto her, The Holy Spirit shall come upon thee, and the power of the Most High shall overshadow thee: wherefore also the holy thing which is begotten shall be called the Son of God.

1 Tim 3:16

16And without controversy great is the mystery of godliness;

He who was manifested in the flesh,

Justified in the spirit,

Seen of angels,

Preached among the nations,

Believed on in the world,

Received up in glory.

Phil 2:6

6who, existing in the form of God, counted not the being on an equality with God a thing to be grasped,

John 1:1

1In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.

Phil 2:7

7but emptied himself, taking the form of a servant, being made in the likeness of men;

Phil 2:8

8and being found in fashion as a man, he humbled himself, becoming obedient even unto death, yea, the death of the cross.

Phil 2:8

8and being found in fashion as a man, he humbled himself, becoming obedient even unto death, yea, the death of the cross.

Zech 6:13

13even he shall build the temple of Jehovah; and he shall bear the glory, and shall sit and rule upon his throne; and he shall be a priest upon his throne; and the counsel of peace shall be between them both.

Num 21:9

9And Moses made a serpent of brass, and set it upon the standard: and it came to pass, that if a serpent had bitten any man, when he looked unto the serpent of brass, he lived.

John 3:14

14And as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, even so must the Son of man be lifted up;

2 Cor 5:21

21Him who knew no sin he made to be sin on our behalf; that we might become the righteousness of God in him.

Friday Readings ↥        
January 23

Further Thought

Phil 2:7

7but emptied himself, taking the form of a servant, being made in the likeness of men;

Romans 8:3

3For what the law could not do, in that it was weak through the flesh, God, sending his own Son in the likeness of sinful flesh and for sin, condemned sin in the flesh:

Phil 2:3

3doing nothing through faction or through vainglory, but in lowliness of mind each counting other better than himself;