Dictionary of Bible Themes  »  2000 Jesus Christ  »  2300 Jesus Christ, ministry and work of  »  2303 Jesus Christ, as creator  »  2327 Jesus Christ, as servant

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.

The prophets speak of the Messiah as a servant

Matthew 12:17-21 See also Isaiah 42:1-4; Isaiah 49:1-7; Isaiah 50:4-9; Isaiah 52:13-53:12; Ezekiel 34:23-24; Ezekiel 37:24-25; Zechariah 3:8

Jesus Christ describes himself as a servant

Luke 22:27 See also Matthew 20:28 pp Mark 10:45

Jesus Christ acts as a servant

By coming to dwell among humanity as a man

Philippians 2:6-7 See also 2 Corinthians 8:9

By obeying God's will

John 4:34 See also John 5:30; John 6:38; John 14:31; Hebrews 10:5-7; Psalm 40:6-8

By ministering to his disciples

John 13:1-17

By dying on the cross

Matthew 20:28 pp Mark 10:45 See also Matthew 26:39 pp Mark 14:36 pp Luke 22:42; Philippians 2:8

The exaltation of Jesus Christ the servant

He will complete his task

John 17:4; John 19:30

He will be exalted by God

Acts 3:13 See also Isaiah 52:13; Acts 3:26; Philippians 2:9-11

Jesus Christ's obedience and servanthood an example to believers

John 13:14-15 See also Philippians 2:5; 1 Peter 2:21

See also

1429  prophecy, OT fulfilment
2036  Christ, humility
2048  Christ, love of
2057  Christ, obedience
2339  Christ, example of
2530  Christ, death of
2570  Christ, suffering
5522  servants, work conditions
5959  submission
7160  servants of the Lord
8344  servanthood in believers
8454  obedience to God