Dictionary of Bible Themes The obedient submission of Jesus Christ to his Father, seen in his willingness to become a human being for humanity's sake, his freedom from self-interest and his willingness to serve others. Philippians 2:6-7Jesus Christ's willingness to become a human being See also Romans 8:3"human likeness" is not mere similarity to but identity with humanity. 2 Corinthians 8:9Matthew 12:19-20 Jesus Christ's humility predicted in the OT Isaiah 42:2-3; 50:4-6Matthew 8:17 Acts 8:32-33 The suffering servant: Isaiah 53:2-71 Peter 2:22 Isaiah 53:9 1 Peter 2:24 Matthew 21:5 The coming king: Zechariah 9:9Zechariah 12:10 pp Jn 12:15 Matthew 26:31The shepherd struck: Zechariah 13:7pp Mk 14:27 Luke 2:7,12,16,22-24The poverty of Jesus Christ's birth and upbringing Only the poorest families offered doves or pigeons. Luke 2:51Jesus Christ's obedience to his human parents John 5:30Jesus Christ's obedience to his heavenly Father See also John 8:29; 15:10Romans 5:19; 15:3 Philippians 2:8 Hebrews 5:8 John 5:19 Jesus Christ's dependence on his heavenly Father See also John 5:30; 17:7Matthew 3:13-15 Jesus Christ's submission to baptism pp Mk 1:9 pp Lk 3:21 1 Peter 2:23Jesus Christ's humble acceptance of ill treatment See also Matthew 26:63Matthew 26:66-67 pp Mk 14:61 Matthew 27:14pp Mk 14:64-65 Matthew 27:28-30pp Mk 15:5 pp Mk 15:17-19 pp Jn 19:2 Philippians 2:8Jesus Christ's acceptance of the cross See also Matthew 26:39Matthew 26:53 pp Mk 14:36 Luke 23:34pp Lk 22:42 Hebrews 5:7Matthew 19:13-15 Jesus Christ's humility with other people Children: pp Mk 10:13-16 Matthew 20:29-34pp Lk 18:15-17 Beggars: Mark 1:40-42pp Mk 10:46-52 pp Lk 18:35-43 John 4:5-9Leprosy sufferers a Samaritan woman Mark 10:45Jesus Christ's servant attitude See also Matthew 12:19-20pp Mt 20:28 John 13:4-5,122 Corinthians 10:1 Mark 9:33-37 Jesus Christ's teaching about humility See also pp Mt 18:1-5 Matthew 23:8-12pp Lk 9:46-48 Mark 10:42-45Luke 14:7-11; 18:9-14 pp Mt 20:26-28 John 13:12-17Jesus Christ's humility as a model for others See also Matthew 11:29-30Ephesians 5:25 Philippians 2:5 1 Peter 2:21 See also 2057 Christ, obedience2315 Christ as Lamb 2327 Christ as servant 2570 Christ, suffering 5564 suffering of Christ 5959 submission 8276 humility |
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