Dictionary of Bible Themes Dictionary of Bible Themes » 2000 Jesus Christ » 2003 Jesus Christ, qualities of » 2006 God, the Son » 2036 Jesus Christ, humility of 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. Jesus Christ's willingness to become a human being Philippians 2:6-7 “human likeness” is not mere similarity to but identity with humanity. See also Romans 8:3; 2 Corinthians 8:9 Jesus Christ's humility predicted in the OT Matthew 12:19-20; Isaiah 42:2-3; Isaiah 50:4-6 The suffering servant: Matthew 8:17; Acts 8:32-33; Isaiah 53:2-7; 1 Peter 2:22; Isaiah 53:9; 1 Peter 2:24 The coming king: Matthew 21:5 pp John 12:15; Zechariah 9:9 Zechariah 12:10 The shepherd struck: Matthew 26:31 pp Mark 14:27; Zechariah 13:7 The poverty of Jesus Christ's birth and upbringing Luke 2:7,12,16,22-24 Only the poorest families offered doves or pigeons. Jesus Christ's obedience to his human parents Jesus Christ's obedience to his heavenly Father John 5:30 See also John 8:29; John 15:10; Romans 5:19; Romans 15:3; Philippians 2:8; Hebrews 5:8 Jesus Christ's dependence on his heavenly Father John 5:19 See also John 5:30; John 17:7 Jesus Christ's submission to baptism Matthew 3:13-15 pp Mark 1:9 pp Luke 3:21 Jesus Christ's humble acceptance of ill treatment 1 Peter 2:23 See also Matthew 26:63 pp Mark 14:61; Matthew 26:66-67 pp Mark 14:64-65; Matthew 27:14 pp Mark 15:5; Matthew 27:28-30 pp Mark 15:17-19 pp John 19:2 Jesus Christ's acceptance of the cross Philippians 2:8 See also Matthew 26:39 pp Mark 14:36 pp Luke 22:42; Matthew 26:53; Luke 23:34; Hebrews 5:7 Jesus Christ's humility with other people Children: Matthew 19:13-15 pp Mark 10:13-16 pp Luke 18:15-17 Beggars: Matthew 20:29-34 pp Mark 10:46-52 pp Luke 18:35-43 Mark 1:40-42 Leprosy sufferers; John 4:5-9 a Samaritan woman Jesus Christ's servant attitude Mark 10:45 pp Matthew 20:28 See also Matthew 12:19-20; John 13:4-5,12; 2 Corinthians 10:1 Jesus Christ's teaching about humility Mark 9:33-37 pp Matthew 18:1-5 pp Luke 9:46-48 See also Matthew 23:8-12; Mark 10:42-45 pp Matthew 20:26-28; Luke 14:7-11; Luke 18:9-14 Jesus Christ's humility as a model for others John 13:12-17 See also Matthew 11:29-30; Ephesians 5:25; Philippians 2:5; 1 Peter 2:21 See also
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