Summary of Philippians 2:6-11
Paul describes Christ’s humility and exaltation as our model.
Questions for Philippians 2:6-11
6) “Being in very nature God.” Jesus is God.
“Equality with God.” Jesus is God.
“He made himself nothing.” Jesus, who is God, made himself nothing or made himself equal to humanity.
“Taking the very nature of a servant.” Jesus became a servant even though he is God and all of us should serve him.
“Being made in human likeness.” Jesus is a deity, which is above humanity.
“He humbled himself by becoming obedient to death.” Jesus became human and humbled himself by giving up his desires and wishes and dying for our sins on the cross.
7) God raised Jesus up to the highest place of honor after his death (the lowest place we can go). Being human is a low place, too.
Therefore, God exalted him to the highest place
and gave him the name that is above every name,
10 that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow,
in heaven and on earth and under the earth,
11 and every tongue acknowledges that Jesus Christ is Lord,
to the glory of God the Father.
8 ) Jesus will one day rule here on Earth, and all those who dwell with him will worship him. My response is gratitude that I will be among those who get to worship him forever!
Conclusions to WordGo Philippians: Joy in Christ, Philippians 2:6-11
Because Christ died for our sins, he has risen to the highest place. One day, we will all worship him. Are you ready?
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