Jesus’ humility and Submissive life (Mid-Week Bible Study)

Jesus preaching to his disciples.

Series: Becoming like Jesus

Introduction

Humility… a modest or low view of one’s importance.

Submission… the action or fact of accepting or yielding to a superior force or the will or authority of another person.

Humility

  • His model life of humility is ministered to others, put others first… Mark 10:45
  • Meekness… Matt 11:29

Submissive Life of Jesus

God

  • He suffered without complaining… Isaiah 53:7
  • Came to do God’s will… John 6:3

Parents

  • Submission to his parents. Luke 2:51-52

Authorities

  • Everyone must submit to the authorities Rom 13:1
  • Give to Cesar Mark 12:17

Pros

  • It is a command to live a humble life… Philippians 2:3-4
  • Secret to gaining God’s attention and grace… 2Ch 7:14
  • God resists the proud … James 4: 6-8
  • Exultation… Philippians 2:6-11
  • Before honor is HUMILITY… Prov 15:33

Cons and Caution

  • In honor of preferring one another (Age mate is not grace mate)… Romans 12:10
  • Let the elders that rule well be counted worthy of double honor, especially those who labor in the word and doctrine… 1Tim 5:17
  • Let the elders who rule well be considered worthy of double honor, especially those who labor in preaching and teaching.

Conclusion

  • Jesus demonstrated humility and was submissive to God, his parents, and authorities.
  • We are commanded to be humble and submissive as He did.
  • Let’s reflect and make amends as necessary to be able to receive the blessings

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