Why Jesus Is Everything - Philippians 2:6-11
Introduction: Our lesson was two-fold. Paul was concerned about the church serving each other and loving one another. He uses Jesus as an example of humility. This passage has been a long-time gem of theology in understanding who Jesus was and is and is to come. This passage is both practical and theological. The Theology behind the passage: Jesus is God Jesus took out the robe of godhood (God's glory) and became man He emptied himself beyond by being a servant Death on the cross was the ultimate end of his downward emptying of self But Jesus is exalted back to his original glorious state where every knee will bow and confess Him as Lord The Practical Lessons The emptying of Jesus is a stark reminder that we ought to live a life empty of self Humility means submission,1 Peter. 5:5-6 Humility does not mean that we are silent or passive people, 1 Peter. 3:3-4 and Rom. 12a;1 Humility means we use our talents an...
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