2. Going On To Maturity Unit Three: God Gives Us Life

3. Going On To Maturity Lesson Nine: The Humiliation and Exaltation of Christ

4. Humiliation and Exaltation How did Jesus humble himself? How did the Father exalt Jesus?

5. How did Jesus humble himself? Question 194 (p. 165-6) Philippians 2:6-8 2 Corinthians 8:9

6. How did Jesus humble himself? John 18:4-6 Jesus, knowing all that was going to happen to him, went out and asked them, “Who is it you want?” 5 “Jesus of Nazareth,” they replied. “I am he,” Jesus said. (And Judas the traitor was standing there with them.) 6 When Jesus said, “I am he,” they drew back and fell to the ground. John 18:4-6

7. How did Jesus humble himself? John 18:4-6 Jesus, knowing all that was going to happen to him, went out and asked them, “Who is it you want?” 5 “Jesus of Nazareth,” they replied. “I am he,” Jesus said. (And Judas the traitor was standing there with them.) 6 When Jesus said, “I am he,” they drew back and fell to the ground.

8. How did Jesus humble himself? John 18:12-13 Then the detachment of soldiers with its commander and the Jewish officials arrested Jesus. They bound him 13 and brought him first to Annas, who was the father-in-law of Caiaphas, the high priest that year. John 18:12-13

9. How did Jesus humble himself? John 18:12-13 Then the detachment of soldiers with its commander and the Jewish officials arrested Jesus. They bound him 13 and brought him first to Annas, who was the father-in-law of Caiaphas, the high priest that year.

10. How did Jesus humble himself? The Son of God Assumed a human nature Jesus is both God and Man The child of Mary

11. How did Jesus humble himself? Jesus CHOSE not to make FULL use of his power and glory as GOD It was always there! He was always God! HE HID the DIVINE in the HUMAN

12. How did Jesus humble himself? Gave GLIMPSES of being GOD In the miracles he did In his Father’s testimony

13. How did Jesus humble himself? Jesus humbled himself Conceived by the Holy Spirit Born of a Virgin Mary Suffered Under Pontius Pilate Crucified, Died And was buried

14. How did Jesus humble himself? Jesus humbled himself “Conceived by the Holy Spirit” Matthew 1:18-19 … His mother … was found to be with child through the Holy Spirit. 19 Because Joseph her husband was a righteous man and did not want to expose her to public disgrace, he had in mind to divorce her quietly. Matthew 1:18-19

15. How did Jesus humble himself? Jesus humbled himself “Conceived by the Holy Spirit” Matthew 1:18-19 … His mother … was found to be with child through the Holy Spirit. 19 Because Joseph her husband was a righteous man and did not want to expose her to public disgrace, he had in mind to divorce her quietly.

16. How did Jesus humble himself? Jesus humbled himself “Conceived by the Holy Spirit” Mary appeared unfaithful!

17. How did Jesus humble himself? Jesus humbled himself “Born of a Virgin Mary” Luke 2:6-7 … and she gave birth to her firstborn, a son. She wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn. Luke 2:6-7

18. How did Jesus humble himself? Jesus humbled himself “Born of a Virgin Mary” Luke 2:6-7 … and she gave birth to her firstborn, a son. She wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn.

19. How did Jesus humble himself? Jesus humbled himself “Born of a Virgin Mary” Born in stable! Question 195 (p. 167) Luke 9:58

20. How did Jesus humble himself? Jesus humbled himself “Born of a Virgin Mary” Born in stable! Lived as homeless preacher!

21. How did Jesus humble himself? Jesus humbled himself “Suffered Under Pontius Pilate” Question 195 (p. 167) Mark 15:15 Falsely accused and convicted!

22. How did Jesus humble himself? Jesus humbled himself “Crucified, died and was buried” Question 195 (p. 167) Mark 15:22,24

23. How did Jesus humble himself? Jesus humbled himself “Crucified, died and was buried” Hebrews 12:2 Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. Hebrews 12:2 The cross reserved for traitors and slaves

24. How did Jesus humble himself? Jesus humbled himself “Crucified, died and was buried” The cross reserved for traitors and slaves Matthew 27:46 About the ninth hour Jesus cried out in a loud voice, “Eloi, Eloi, lama sabachthani?”—which means, “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?” Matthew 27:46 Real pain was suffering hell!

25. How did Jesus humble himself? Jesus humbled himself To redeem us! Question 196 (p. 167-8) 2 Corinthians 8:9 Mark 10:45

26. How did the Father exalt Jesus? Question 197 (p. 168) John 17:5 Hebrews 2:9

27. How did the Father exalt Jesus? Once again, Jesus made full use of his power and glory as God! God lifts him to show that he has accepted his work! Jesus REVEALS his DIVINE NATURE without abandoning the HUMAN NATURE

28. How did the Father exalt Jesus? God exalted Jesus He descended into hell He rose again from the dead He ascended into heaven Seated at the right hand of God He will come to judge

29. How did the Father exalt Jesus? He descended into hell God exalted Jesus Question 200 (p. 169) 1 Peter 3:19 Colossians 2:15

30. How did the Father exalt Jesus? He descended into hell God exalted Jesus Jesus went into the devil’s backyard To proclaim his victory

31. How did the Father exalt Jesus? He rose again from the dead God exalted Jesus Question 201a (p. 169) Romans 1:4

32. How did the Father exalt Jesus? He rose again from the dead Jesus IS true God God the Father declares God exalted Jesus

33. How did the Father exalt Jesus? He rose again from the dead God exalted Jesus Question 201b (p. 169) Romans 4:25 1 Corinthians 15:17

34. How did the Father exalt Jesus? He rose again from the dead God the Father declares Our sins ARE paid for God exalted Jesus

35. How did the Father exalt Jesus? He rose again from the dead God exalted Jesus Question 201c (p. 169-170) John 14:19 1 Corinthians 15:22,23 John 11:25

36. How did the Father exalt Jesus? He rose again from the dead God the Father declares We WILL rise from the dead God exalted Jesus

37. How did the Father exalt Jesus? He ascended into heaven God exalted Jesus Question 202b (p. 170) John 14:2-3

38. How did the Father exalt Jesus? He ascended into heaven Jesushas gone To prepare a place for us God exalted Jesus

39. How did the Father exalt Jesus? Seated at the right hand of God God exalted Jesus Question 204a (p. 170-2) Matthew 28:19,20

40. How did the Father exalt Jesus? Seated at the right hand of God Jesus rules all things For the good of the church He sends forth the gospel Prophet God exalted Jesus

41. How did the Father exalt Jesus? Seated at the right hand of God God exalted Jesus Question 204b (p. 172) 1 John 2:1

42. How did the Father exalt Jesus? Seated at the right hand of God Jesus rules all things For the good of the church He pleads our case for us Priest God exalted Jesus

43. How did the Father exalt Jesus? Seated at the right hand of God God exalted Jesus Question 204c (p. 172) Romans 8:38-39

44. How did the Father exalt Jesus? Seated at the right hand of God Jesus rules all things For the good of the church He protects us from harm and danger King God exalted Jesus

45. How did the Father exalt Jesus? The Son of God Assumed a human nature The God-Man has won redemption for us! The child of Mary