Jesus Exalted by God What What Must Must Every Every Person Person Do? Phil. 2:9-11 Do? Phil. 2:9-11

Knee :Every knee should bow Tongue: Every Tongue should Confess Phil. 2:9-11

Exalted Christ! Phil. 2:9-11 NKJV Exalted Christ! every knee should bow that every tongue should confess 9 Therefore God also has highly exalted Him and given Him the name which is above every name, 10 that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of those in heaven, and of those on earth, and of those under the earth, 11 and that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.

Therefore….in view of what has just been said

Phil. 2:1-4 NASV Be Likeminded! Therefore if there is any consolation in Christ, if any comfort of love, if any fellowship of the Spirit, if any affection and mercy, 2 fulfill my joy by being like-minded, having the same love, being of one accord, of one mind. 3 Let nothing be done through selfish ambition or conceit, but in lowliness of mind let each esteem others better than himself. 4 Let each of you look out not only for his own interests, but also for the interests of others.

Be Like-minded Phil. 2:1-4 v. 2 That you be likeminded.. a) Same love b) Being of one accord c) Of one mind v.3 Nothing be done through strife or Vainglory, but in lowliness of mind, let each esteem others better than themselves v.4 Look out not only for your own interest,, but also for the interests of others.

Christ Mind! Look what Christ did…. Phil.2:5-8 NKJV Christ Mind! Look what Christ did…. 5 Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus, 6 who, being in the form of God, did not consider it robbery to be equal with God, 7 but made Himself of no reputation, taking the form of a bondservant, and coming in the likeness of men. 8 And being found in appearance as a man, He humbled Himself and became obedient to the point of death, even the death of the cross.

Consider what Jesus did! 1. He was in the form of God “He existed as essentially one with God” (Vincent’s word studies) John 1: He thought it not ‘robbery’ to be equal with God. He was ‘equal’ with God. Cf. John 1:1 Literally, “a thing to be grasped”; something to be laid hold of, and retained jealously.” He did not feel He had to cling on to this equality.

Consider what Jesus did.. 3. He made himself of no reputation, Or “he emptied himself”..He divested Himself of the ‘glory’ He had with the Father. ( John 17:5 “And now, O Father, glorify thou me with thine own self with the glory which I had with thee before the world was.”) 4. He took upon himself the form of a servant He did not come as an earthly King or Prince Or some royalty position.. He came simply as a son of a carpenter.

5. He was made in the likeness of men Heb.2 :14 Inasmuch then as the children have partaken of flesh and blood, He Himself likewise shared in the same, that through death He might destroy him who had the power of death, that is, the devil, 15 and release those who through fear of death were all their lifetime subject to bondage. 16 For indeed He does not give aid to angels, but He does give aid to the seed of Abraham. 17 Therefore, in all things He had to be made like His brethren, that He might be a merciful and faithful High Priest in things pertaining to God, to make propitiation for the sins of the people. 18 For in that He Himself has suffered, being tempted, He is able to aid those who are tempted. And..

Heb. 4:14 Seeing then that we have a great High Priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold fast our confession. ( Heb. 5:8,9 )

6. He was found in fashion as a man.. He was truly ‘man’. He had flesh and bone as a man. 7. He humbled himself. Heb. 5:7,8 in the days of His flesh who, in the days of His flesh, when He had offered up prayers and supplications, with vehement cries and tears to Him who was able to save Him from death, and was heard because of His godly fear, 8 though He was a Son, yet He learned obedience by the things which He suffered. 8. He became obedient unto death—even the death of the cross.

Thus:.. Jesus became a man JESUS Became man Humbled Himself As a man Obedient As a man

“Though in every way a man like you or me (while still the Son of God!! Matt.17:1-5) He humbled Himself and obeyed God—obediently suffering and dying on the cruel cross.. WHY DID HE DO ALL OF THIS? He did it all for the sake of others—for YOU and for ME! John 3:16; Rom. 5:8,9

Exalted Christ! Phil. 2:9-11 NKJV Exalted Christ! 9 Therefore God also has highly exalted Him and given Him the name which is above every name, 10 that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of those in heaven, and of those on earth, and of those under the earth, 11 and that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.

What God hath Done! EXALTEDCHRIST 2 WAYS!! Name Above Every Name Every Knee Every Tongue Every knee shall bow Every tongue shallconfess

Rev. 5: Then I looked, and I heard the voice of many angels around the throne, the living creatures, and the elders; and the number of them was ten thousand times ten thousand, and thousands of thousands, 12 saying with a loud voice: “Worthy is the Lamb who was slain To receive power and riches and wisdom, And strength and honor and glory and blessing!” 13 And every creature which is in heaven and on the earth and under the earth and such as are in the sea, and all that are in them, I heard saying: “Blessing and honor and glory and power Be to Him who sits on the throne, And to the Lamb, forever and ever!”[a]a 14 Then the four living creatures said, “Amen!” And the twenty-four[b] elders fell down and worshiped Him who lives forever and ever.[c]bc

Those in heaven, and of those on earth, and of those under the earth: This conveys the absolute totality of all creation recognizing the superiority of Jesus Christ.

Phil. 2:12-13 NKJV 12 Therefore, my beloved, as you have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling; 13 for it is God who works in you both to will and to do for His good pleasure.

To All Christians Work Out Your Own Salvation Jas. 1:22 Eph. 2:8-10 I Cor. 15:58 Jas. 1:27 With fear and Trembling Matt. 7:21-23 Acts 9:6 Heb. 10:31 fearful thing to fall Heb. 12:29 for our God is a consuming Fire..Mtt.10:28

2 Kinds of Obedience 2 Kinds of Obedience 1. Done in the Presence of Others.…Col.3:22..”not with eyeservice,as men-pleasers,but in singleness of heart,fearing God.” 2. Done in the Absence of 2. Done in the Absence of Others. Done to please God. Faithful no matter what others do or think.Gal.2:20 Others. Done to please God. Faithful no matter what others do or think.Gal.2:20

What will every personal being do..? Confess Jesus as Lord!.. Confess Jesus as Lord!.. “.. Every personal being will ultimately confess Christ's lordship, either with joyful faith or with resentment and despair.“ 1. Confess Christ. Mtt. 10:32,33 2. Confess I am a sinner. Rom. 3:23; Rom. 6:23

In the Old Testament we read: In Isaiah, it is to the Lord that all knees bow and tongues confess : Isaiah 45:23: I have sworn by Myself; the word has gone out of My mouth in righteousness, and shall not return, that to Me every knee shall bow, every tongue shall take an oath. In Philippians it is to Jesus, showing that Jesus is Lord Phil. 2:10 That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of things in heaven,and things in earth, and things under the earth; and that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.

Conclusion: 1. Every person shall confess Christ… Here on earth - to his own salvation Mtt. 10:32,33 2. In Eternity—To his own condemnation. Mtt. 10:32,33

Which will it be with you? Which Will It Be With You?