Dictionary of Bible Themes Jesus Christ laid aside his majesty in order to serve humanity. His death is the supreme example of his servanthood: the fulfilling of the will of God his Father. Matthew 12:17-21The prophets speak of the Messiah as a servant See also Isaiah 42:1-4; 49:1-7; 50:4-9; 52:13-53:12Ezekiel 34:23-24; 37:24-25 Zechariah 3:8 Luke 22:27 Jesus Christ describes himself as a servant See also Matthew 20:28pp Mk 10:45 Philippians 2:6-7Jesus Christ acts as a servant See also By coming to dwell among humanity as a man 2 Corinthians 8:9John 4:34 See also By obeying God's will John 5:30; 6:38; 14:31Hebrews 10:5-7 Psalms 40:6-8 John 13:1-17 By ministering to his disciples Matthew 20:28By dying on the cross See also Matthew 26:39pp Mk 10:45 Philippians 2:8pp Mk 14:36 pp Lk 22:42 John 17:4; 19:30The exaltation of Jesus Christ the servant He will complete his task Acts 3:13See also He will be exalted by God Isaiah 52:13Acts 3:26 Philippians 2:9-11 John 13:14-15 Jesus Christ's obedience and servanthood an example to believers See also Philippians 2:51 Peter 2:21 See also 1429 prophecy, OT fulfilment2036 Christ, humility 2048 Christ, love of 2057 Christ, obedience 2339 Christ, example of 2530 Christ, death of 2570 Christ, suffering 5523 servants, good 5959 submission 7160 servants of the Lord 8344 servanthood in believers 8454 obedience to God |
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