Jesus’ Humiliationand Exaltation

Why did Jesus humble himself and then become

exalted again?

Question #1

What did the Bible tell us about Jesus humbling himself?

Philippians 2:7-8

2 Corinthians 8:9

John 17:5

Key Point #1

Hebrews 2:9

Acts 2:33 36

Colossians 2:15

1 Peter 3:19

Key Point #2

Romans 4:25

Key Point #3

by not using all his heavenly power and glory

conceived in Mary’s womb

to save us

suffered under Pontius Pilate

crucified like a criminal

1 Corinthians 15:17

born poorin a stable

1 Corinthians 15:22-23

died and was buried

when he again used all his heavenly power and glory

to assure us that we are saved

descended into hell rose from the

dead

will come to judge

ascended into heaven

sits at God’s right hand

his victory over the devil and the evil angels

our sins are forgiven

Acts 5:31

Philippians 2:7-8

but made himself nothing, taking the very nature of a servant, being made in human likeness. And being found in appearance as a man, he humbled himself and became obedient to death-- even death on a cross!

2 Corinthians 8:9

For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though he was rich, yet for your sakes he became poor, so that you through his poverty might become rich.

John 17:5

And now, Father, glorify me in your presence with the glory I had with you before the world began.

Key Point #1

The Bible tells us that in order to ____ us, Jesus did not make use of all his heavenly _____ and _____.

save

power glory

Question #2

What does the Bible tell us about Jesus being exalted again?

Hebrews 2:9

But we see Jesus, who was made a little lower than the angels, now crowned with glory and honor because he suffered death, so that by the grace of God he might taste death for everyone.

Acts 2:33 36

Exalted to the right hand of God, he has received from the Father the promised Holy Spirit and has poured out what you now see and hear. "Therefore let all Israel be assured of this: God has made this Jesus, whom you crucified, both Lord and Christ."

Acts 5:31

God exalted him to his own right hand as Prince and Savior that he might give repentance and forgiveness of sins to Israel.

1 Peter 3:19

through whom also he went and preached to the spirits in prison

And having disarmed the powers and authorities, he made a public spectacle of them, triumphing over them by the cross.

Colossians 2:15

Key Point #2

The Bible tells us that _____ is again making use of all his heavenly _____ and _____ in order to assure us that he is our ______.

Jesus

power glory

Savior

Question #3

How does Jesus’ descent into hell and his resurrection assure us that he is our Savior?

Romans 4:25

He was delivered over to death for our sins and was raised to life for our justification.

1 Corinthians 15:17

And if Christ has not been raised, your faith is futile; you are still in your sins.

1 Corinthians 15:22-23

For as in Adam all die, so in Christ all will be made alive. But each in his own turn: Christ, the first fruits; then, when he comes, those who belong to him.

Key Point #3

Jesus’ descent into ____ and his __________ assure us that he is our _____ because they show us that he has won the victory over ___, _____, and the _____.

hellresurrection

Savior

sindeath devil

What I’ve Learned…

Jesus humbled himself in order to redeem me, and he was exalted again to prove that he has redeemed me.

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