The Road of Humility

Jesus gave His life in humility.

Philippians 2:5–11 NLT

You must have the same attitude that Christ Jesus had. Though he was God, he did not think of equality with God as something to cling to. Instead, he gave up his divine privileges; he took the humble position of a slave and was born as a human being. When he appeared in human form, he humbled himself in obedience to God and died a criminal’s death on a cross. Therefore, God elevated him to the place of highest honor and gave him the name above all other names, that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue declare that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.

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Jesus made Himself of no reputation by pouring Himself out until He was empty.

Jesus took upon the very nature of a slave.

Jesus took upon the very nature of a slave.

God came as a man in His external form.

Jesus was sent as a Son - from Heaven to Earth

John 1:14 NLT

So the Word became human and made his home among us. He was full of unfailing love and faithfulness. And we have seen his glory, the glory of the Father’s one and only Son.

Jesus Became Poor - through humility

2 Corinthians 8:9 NLT

You know the generous grace of our Lord Jesus Christ. Though he was rich, yet for your sakes he became poor, so that by his poverty he could make you rich.

Humility

· freedom from pride or arrogance:

Humility = Submissive attitude

· Humility = Submissive attitude

Humility = Ranking low in a hierarchy or scale: insignificant, unpretentious

Humility = to make modest

No Humility = Pharisee

The Road to Humility - God to Man, Servant, Criminal

Position

Location

Vocation

Action

God to man

Came to Earth

Son

Submits

Man to Servant

Served on Earth

Slave

Serves

Servant to Criminal

Died on Earth

Savior

Saves

John 13:1 NLT

Before the Passover celebration, Jesus knew that his hour had come to leave this world and return to his Father. He had loved his disciples during his ministry on earth, and now he loved them to the very end.

Timing – Humility never goes on vacation

John 13:2–3 NLT

It was time for supper, and the devil had already prompted Judas, son of Simon Iscariot, to betray Jesus. Jesus knew that the Father had given him authority over everything and that he had come from God and would return to God.

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Not My Job - Owner, Disciples, Church

6 Acts of Humility

John 13:4 NLT

So he got up from the table, took off his robe, wrapped a towel around his waist,

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Matthew 20:28 NLT

For even the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve others and to give his life as a ransom for many.”

John 13:5 NLT

and poured water into a basin. Then he began to wash the disciples’ feet, drying them with the towel he had around him.

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Peter’s Pride of Arrogance

John 13:6 ESV

He came to Simon Peter, who said to him, “Lord, do you wash my feet?”

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John 13:6–8 NLT

When Jesus came to Simon Peter, Peter said to him, “Lord, are you going to wash my feet?” Jesus replied, “You don’t understand now what I am doing, but someday you will.” “No,” Peter protested, “you will never ever wash my feet!” Jesus replied, “Unless I wash you, you won’t belong to me.”

Peter’s Pride of False Humility

John 13:9–10 NLT

Simon Peter exclaimed, “Then wash my hands and head as well, Lord, not just my feet!” Jesus replied, “A person who has bathed all over does not need to wash, except for the feet, to be entirely clean. And you disciples are clean, but not all of you.”

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Jesus Sets the Pattern of Humility

John 13:12 NLT

After washing their feet, he put on his robe again and sat down and asked, “Do you understand what I was doing?

John 13:12–15 NLT

After washing their feet, he put on his robe again and sat down and asked, “Do you understand what I was doing? You call me ‘Teacher’ and ‘Lord,’ and you are right, because that’s what I am. And since I, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you ought to wash each other’s feet. I have given you an example to follow. Do as I have done to you.

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John 13:13 NLT

You call me ‘Teacher’ and ‘Lord,’ and you are right, because that’s what I am.

John 13:14 NLT

And since I, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you ought to wash each other’s feet.

John 13:15 NLT

I have given you an example to follow. Do as I have done to you.

John 13:16 NLT

I tell you the truth, slaves are not greater than their master. Nor is the messenger more important than the one who sends the message.

John 13:17 NLT

Now that you know these things, God will bless you for doing them.

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John 15:13 NLT

There is no greater love than to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.

Jesus’s Humility - Will You Follow?