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Lesson 33

Lesson 33. Why did Jesus humble himself and then become exalted again?. What does the Bible tell us about Jesus humbling himself?. Philippians 2:7-8

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Lesson 33

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  1. Lesson 33

  2. Why did Jesus humble himself and then become exalted again?

  3. What does the Bible tell us about Jesus humbling himself? 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! He humbled himself by not using all his heavenly power and glory

  4. What does the Bible tell us about Jesus humbling himself? 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. He humbled himself by not using all his heavenly power and glory to save us

  5. born poor and in a stable conceived in Mary’s womb Suffered under Pontius Pilate died and was buried crucified like a criminal

  6. Key Point #1 The Bible tells us that in order to save us, Jesus did not make use of all his heavenly power and glory.

  7. Someone in class offers this suggestion: “It seems to me that we could just say that Jesus’ humbling himself can be explained very simply by just saying that he became a man.” Why wouldn’t that idea be correct?

  8. What does the Bible tell us about Jesus being exalted again? John 17:5 And now, Father, glorify me in your presence with the glory I had with you before the world began. He was exalted

  9. 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. He was exalted when he again used all his heavenly power and glory

  10. What does the Bible tell us about Jesus being exalted again? 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. He was exalted when he again used all his heavenly power and glory

  11. What does the Bible tell us about Jesus being exalted again? 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. He was exalted when he again used all his heavenly power and glory to assure us that we are saved

  12. descended into hell rose from the dead ascended into heaven sits at God’s right hand will come to judge

  13. Key Point #2 The Bible tells us that Jesus is again making use of all his heavenly power and glory in order to assure us that he is our Savior.

  14. You have a chance to share the good news about Jesus with a friend or relative. How does Jesus being exalted again encourage you to speak up, rather than to remain silent or to change the subject?

  15. How does Jesus’ descent into hell and his resurrection assure us that he is our Savior? 1 Peter 3:19 …through whom also he went and preached to the spirits in prison… descended into hell

  16. How does Jesus’ descent into hell and his resurrection assure us that he is our Savior? Colossians 2:15 And having disarmed the powers and authorities, he made a public spectacle of them, triumphing over them by the cross. descended into hell his victory over the devil and all evil angels

  17. 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. rose from the dead

  18. How does Jesus’ descent into hell and his resurrection assure us that he is our Savior? 1 Corinthians 15:17 And if Christ has not been raised, your faith is futile; you are still in your sins. rose from the dead our sins are forgiven and…

  19. How does Jesus’ descent into hell and his resurrection assure us that he is our Savior? 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 firstfruits; then, when he comes, those who belong to him. rose from the dead …we, too, will rise

  20. Key Point #3 Jesus’ descent into hell and his resurrection assure us that he is our Savior because they show us that he has won the victory over sin, death, and the devil.

  21. Jesus didn’t descend into hell to give the devil and his evil angels a second chance, as some people seem to think. What are two reasons why it is important to understand this?

  22. Which is the most important church festival – Christmas or Easter?

  23. Lesson 33 Jesus humbled himself in order to redeem me, and he was exalted again to prove that he has redeemed me.

  24. Vocabulary… “Jesus’ humiliation” time when he didn’t always use his divine power and glory

  25. Vocabulary… “Jesus’ exaltation” time when he fully used his divine power and glory again

  26. Vocabulary… “incarnation” “in the flesh”

  27. Vocabulary… “God’s right hand” position of authority and honor

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