Bible Verse of The Day – 11-14-19

Philippians 2:8 (NKJV) 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.

We hope you’re enjoying our breakdown of Philippians 2:5-11 so far!

This is all very eye-opening when it comes to getting a better understanding of who Jesus was while He was here on earth, and what it meant for Him to come in human form.

So, let’s continue.

Jesus was “found in appearance as a man”.

As Paul penned these verses, He chose a Greek word for “appearance” that focused on physical attributes, wanting to soundly establish that Jesus was, in fact, fully human in His outward appearance.

But, at the same time, He also implied that there was much more to Jesus than just what people saw outwardly.

It was this “humanly” outward appearance that caused so many religious leaders to stumble, and scoff at Him, labeling Him a blasphemer, as He openly claimed to be God in the flesh, the Messiah that they had waited on for so long.

Jesus “humbled Himself”.

Not only did Jesus take on human form, lowering Himself to take on the role of a servant, but He further humbled Himself, forfeiting what would be considered normal human rights, subjecting Himself to persecution and suffering at the hands of religious leaders and other unbelievers.

Jesus did this willingly. He was not forced or coerced into any of it. This was evident as he prayed and addressed the Father, saying, “O My Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass from Me; nevertheless, not as I will, but as You will.”

Jesus was “obedient to the point of death”.

Despite never having sinned, Jesus willingly chose to die, so the sins of the world could be laid upon Him.

He died the death of a criminal, following the Father’s plan for His life even to His very last breath.

And the death that He died was a cruel “death on the cross”.

Not only did Jesus die as a criminal, but he died by crucifixion, the most brutal, excruciating and degrading form of death ever developed by any civilization.

Jews despised this form of execution. They viewed it as a curse from God.

The Romans reserved this excruciating form of the death penalty for slaves and foreigners.

Even as Jesus allowed Himself to be led to His death on a cross, He was walking out His purpose here on earth in complete, perfect obedience and humility.

Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie

Seven Seas Ministries
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Bradford, RI 02808

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