Humility of Christ
EXHORTATION, EXAMPLE, EXALTATION
Philippians 2:1-11
An Exhortation 1-4
• Be like minded
• Have the same love
• Do nothing through pride
• Consider others more important
• Do not be self-centered
• Concern yourself with others’ needs
An Example 5-8
• Jesus deserved to be treated as God
• Jesus relinquished His position for poverty
• Jesus became a “nobody”
• Jesus assumed the role of servant
• Jesus identified with sinful humanity
• Jesus humbled Himself
• Jesus obeyed a higher authority in death
An Exaltation 9-11
• He has been highly exalted by the Father
• He has been given a name above all
• He shall be worshipped by all
• He shall be acclaimed as God by all
• He shall bring utmost glory to the Father