Humility of Christ, The

Declared by himself — Matthew 11:29.

Exhibited in his

• Taking our nature. — Philippians 2:7; Hebrews 2:16.
• Birth. — Luke 2:4-7.
• Subjection to his parents. — Luke 2:51.
• Station in life. — Matthew 13:55; John 9:29.
• Poverty. — Luke 9:58; 2 Corinthians 8:9.
• Partaking of our infirmities. — Hebrews 4:15; 5:7.
• Submitting to ordinances. — Matthew 3:13-15.
• Becoming a servant. — Matthew 20:28; Luke 22:27; Philippians 2:7.
• Associating with the despised. — Matthew 9:10,11; Luke 15:1,2.
• Refusing honours. — John 5:41; 6:15.
• Entry into Jerusalem. — Zechariah 9:9; Matthew 21:5,7.
• Washing his disciples’ feet. — John 13:5.
• Obedience. — John 6:38; Hebrews 10:9.
• Submitting to sufferings. — Isaiah 50:6; 53:7; Acts 8:32; Matthew 26:37-39.
• Exposing himself to reproach and contempt. — Psalm 22:6; 69:9; Romans 15:3; Isaiah 53:3.
• Death. — John 10:15,17,18; Philippians 2:8; Hebrews 12:2.

Saints should imitate — Philippians 2:5-8.

On account of, he was despised — Mark 6:3; John 9:29.

His exaltation, the result of — Philippians 2:9.

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