Humble Sacrifice

The most influential ruler of all time, the greatest king to ever walk the face of the earth, is also mankind’s greatest example of humility.

Jesus may have been born in a stable, but the Son of our Creator God was anything but ordinary. He lived a humble life, but performed miracles along the way, and showed us what it means to be a humble servant leader among men.

Jesus selflessly took human form, God incarnate, to become a living sacrifice for our sins. He did not profess His innocence and demand to be taken down from the cross; rather, Philippians 2:8 says, “He humbled himself by becoming obedient to the point of death, even death on a cross.”

Jesus gave up His place on the throne where God rules the universe. He gave up His power to defend Himself, but willingly gave His life as a ransom for many. He loved us so much that He died for us. He endured shame, ridicule, torture, and an agonizing death on that cross.

What greater humility is there?

Philippians 2:3–4 says, “Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourselves. Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others.”

A godly man is humble, and Jesus Christ is our ultimate example.

Let’s pray.

Lord, we are humbled by your sacrifice. Jesus took our sin upon Himself when He took our place on the cross, and the gift of salvation is the result of His choice. We are so grateful for that love. In Jesus’ name, amen.

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Transcript

The Greatest King And Humility

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The most influential ruler of all time, the greatest king to ever walk the face of the earth, is also mankind's greatest example of humility.

Born Low Yet Fully Divine

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Jesus may have been born in a stable, but the Son of our Creator, God was anything but ordinary. He lived a humble life but performed miracles along the way and showed us what it means to be a humble servant leader among men.

Obedient To Death On A Cross

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Jesus selflessly took human form, God incarnate to become a living sacrifice for our sins. He did not profess his innocence and demand to be taken down from the cross. Rather, Philippians 2.8 says, he humbled himself by becoming obedient to the point of death, even death on a cross. Jesus gave up his place on the throne where God rules the universe. He gave up his power to defend himself, but willingly gave his life as a ransom for many.

Philippians Call To Selfless Living

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Philippians 2, 3 through 4 says, do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourselves. Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others. A godly man is humble, and Jesus Christ is our ultimate example.

Closing Prayer Of Gratitude

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Let's pray. Lord, we are humbled by your sacrifice. Jesus took our sin upon himself when he took our place on the cross, and the gift of salvation is the result of his choice. We are so grateful for that love. It's in his name that we pray. Amen.