The Humiliation and Exaltation of Jesus

Summary:

Pastor Sam Kraemer teaches from Philippians 2:5-11 on the humble nature of Jesus and the importance of knowing who He truly is. He emphasizes that Jesus is not just a man or a good teacher, but the divine Son of God who became a man to die for our sins. Pastor Sam explores the humility of Jesus in his deity, incarnation, and crucifixion, highlighting the significance of his sacrifice. He also delves into the exaltation of Jesus, explaining how God has highly exalted Him and bestowed upon Him the name that is above every name. Pastor Sam concludes by urging listeners to have the same humble mindset as Jesus and to serve others with love and selflessness.

Key Takeaways:

• Knowing who Jesus truly is changes how we relate to Him.
• Jesus is humble in his divine nature, always serving and glorifying God.
• Jesus humbled Himself by becoming human and sacrificing Himself on the cross.
• Jesus is now highly exalted and given the name Lord, signifying His deity.
• We are called to have the same humble mindset as Jesus and serve others.

Quotes:

"Knowing who someone is changes how you relate to them."

"Jesus is not a grasper, but a giver."

"Jesus humbled Himself to the point of going willingly to the most humiliating death."

"To confess that Christ is Lord is to confess that He is God, the Messiah, the Savior."

"We must have the right knowledge of who Jesus is to relate to Him rightly."