The Real Jesus (II)

Jesus: Man of Meekness and Humility The Real Jesus (II) Jesus: Man of Meekness and Humility

The Real Jesus (II) 2 Cor 10:1 “Now I, Paul, myself urge you by the meekness and gentleness of Christ — I who am meek when face to face with you, but bold toward you when absent!”

Meekness and Humility Defined “Meekness” – Fruit of power Power under control Voluntary submission Opposite of self-assertiveness and self-interest

Meekness and Humility Defined “Meekness” – Fruit of power “Humble” = “lowly” Opposite of proud, self-centered, conceited

How Jesus Displayed Meekness and Humility By leaving his rich estate to become poor 2 Cor 8:9 “For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though He was rich, yet for your sake He became poor, so that you through His poverty might become rich.”

How Jesus Displayed Meekness and Humility By leaving his rich estate to become poor Phil 2:5-8 “Have this attitude in yourselves which was also in Christ Jesus, who, although He existed in the form of God, did not regard equality with God a thing to be grasped, but emptied Himself, taking the form of a bond-servant, and being made in the likeness of men. Being found in appearance as a man, He humbled Himself

How Jesus Displayed Meekness and Humility By leaving his rich estate to become poor

How Jesus Displayed Meekness and Humility By being in subjection To his earthly parents: Luke 2:51 “And He went down with them and came to Nazareth, and He continued in subjection to them; and His mother treasured all these things in her heart.”

How Jesus Displayed Meekness and Humility By being in subjection To others: 1 Pet 2:21-25 “For you have been called for this purpose, since Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example for you to follow in His steps, WHO COMMITTED NO SIN, NOR WAS ANY DECEIT FOUND IN HIS MOUTH; and while being reviled, He did not revile in return; while suffering, He uttered no threats, but kept entrusting Himself to Him who judges righteously; and He Himself bore our sins in His body on the cross, so that we might die to sin and live to righteousness; for by His wounds you were healed. For you were continually straying like sheep, but now you have returned to the Shepherd and Guardian of your souls.”

How Jesus Displayed Meekness and Humility By being in subjection To his heavenly father: To his Father’s directions: Jn 6:38 “For I have come down from heaven, not to do My own will, but the will of Him who sent Me.”

How Jesus Displayed Meekness and Humility By being in subjection To his heavenly father: To his Father’s directions: Jn 12:49 “For I did not speak on My own initiative, but the Father Himself who sent Me has given Me a commandment as to what to say and what to speak.”

How Jesus Displayed Meekness and Humility By being in subjection To his heavenly father: To his Father’s providence Mt 26:39 “And He went a little beyond them, and fell on His face and prayed, saying, ‘My Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass from Me; yet not as I will, but as You will.’”

How Jesus Displayed Meekness and Humility By being in subjection To his heavenly father: To his Father’s providence Phil 4:11-13 “Not that I speak from want, for I have learned to be content in whatever circumstances I am. I know how to get along with humble means, and I also know how to live in prosperity; in any and every circumstance I have learned the secret of being filled and going hungry, both of having abundance and suffering need. I can do all things through Him who strengthens me.”

How Jesus Displayed Meekness and Humility By not seeking his own glory Jn 8:50 “But I do not seek my own glory; there is One who seeks and judges”

How Jesus Displayed Meekness and Humility By not seeking his own glory Jn 7:18 “He who speaks from himself seeks his own glory; but He who is seeking the glory of the One who sent Him, He is true, and there is no unrighteousness in Him.”

How Jesus Displayed Meekness and Humility By not seeking his own glory Mt 12:15-21 “But Jesus, aware of this, withdrew from there. Many followed Him, and He healed them all, and warned them not to tell who He was. This was to fulfill what was spoken through Isaiah the prophet: ‘BEHOLD, MY SERVANT WHOM IHAVE CHOSEN; MY BELOVED IN WHOM MY SOUL is WELL-PLEASED; I WILL PUT MY SPIRIT UPON HIM, AND HE SHALL PROCLAIM JUSTICE TO THE GENTILES. HE WILL NOT QUARREL, NOR CRY OUT; NOR WILL ANYONE HEAR HIS VOICE IN THE STREETS. A BATTERED REED HE WILL NOT BREAK OFF, AND A SMOLDERING WICK HE WILL NOT PUT OUT, UNTIL HE LEADS JUSTICE TO VICTORY. AND IN HIS NAME THE GENTILES WILL HOPE.’”

How Jesus Displayed Meekness and Humility By considering others more important than himself Phil 2:3-8 “Do nothing from selfishness or empty conceit, but with humility of mind regard one another as more important than yourselves; do not merely look out for your own personal interests, but also for the interests of others. Have this attitude in yourselves which was also in Christ Jesus, who, although He existed in the form of God, did not regard equality with God a thing to be grasped, but emptied Himself, taking the form of a bond-servant, and being made in the likeness of men. Being found in appearance as a man, He humbled Himself by becoming obedient to the point of death, even death on a cross.”

How Jesus Displayed Meekness and Humility By considering others more important than himself “Humility does not mean thinking less of yourself than of other people, nor does it mean having a low opinion of your own gifts. It means freedom from thinking about yourself one way or the other at all.” (William Temple, “Christ in His Church”; from Bible.org Illustrations)

How Jesus Displayed Meekness and Humility By leading in servanthood Jn 13:3-5 “…Jesus, knowing that the Father had given all things into His hands, and that He had come forth from God and was going back to God, got up from supper, and laid aside His garments; and taking a towel, He girded Himself. Then He poured water into the basin, and began to wash the disciples' feet and to wipe them with the towel with which He was girded.”

How Jesus Displayed Meekness and Humility By leading in servanthood Mk 10.45 “For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life a ransom for many.”

How Jesus Displayed Meekness and Humility By submitting to the cross Luke 22:41-44 “…and He knelt down and began to pray, saying, ‘Father, if You are willing, remove this cup from Me; yet not My will, but Yours be done.’ Now an angel from heaven appeared to Him, strengthening Him. And being in agony He was praying very fervently; and His sweat became like drops of blood, falling down upon the ground.”

How Jesus Displayed Meekness and Humility By submitting to the cross 2 Cor 13:4 “For indeed He was crucified because of weakness, yet He lives because of the power of God. For we also are weak in Him, yet we will live with Him because of the power of God directed toward you.”

How Jesus Displayed Meekness and Humility By submitting to the cross Phil 2:8 “Being found in appearance as a man, He humbled Himself by becoming obedient to the point of death, even death on a cross.”

How Jesus Displayed Meekness and Humility By submitting to the cross The substance and basis of his authority Phil 2:8-11 “…For this reason also, God highly exalted Him, and bestowed on Him the name which is above every name, so that at the name of Jesus EVERY KNEE WILL BOW, of those who are in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and that every tongue will confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.”

How Jesus Displayed Meekness and Humility By leaving his rich estate to become poor By being in subjection By not seeking his own glory By considering others more important than himself By leading in servanthood By submitting to the cross

Mt 11:28-30 “Come to Me, all who are weary and heavy-laden, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and YOU WILL FIND REST FOR YOUR SOULS. For My yoke is easy and My burden is light.”