THE HUMILITY OF CHRIST

1. The humility of Christ

a) Christ was just like any other man, except that He did not have a sinful nature.

b) The Lord had no human father. The Holy Spirit came on Mary, Matthew 1:20. His birth was like that of any other child. Think carefully about Luke 1:31, 35; 2:5-7, 16, 21, 28.

c) His youth was like that of other children, Luke 2:40-52. He asked questions, and obeyed His parents. As He grew taller He also grew in wisdom, and in favor with God and man.

d) Just like other men He became hungry, Matthew 4:2; tired, John 4:6; thirsty, John 19:28. He never looked after His own needs by using His power as Son of God.

e) He had the same feelings as other men: love, Mark 10:21; anger, Mark 3:5; sorrow, Luke 13:34. But Jesus never showed any fear. Even when He was  in great danger, He trusted in God and was not afraid, Luke 4:29-30; John 10:31-32.

f) His death was like a man's death, except that He did not die of weakness. He cried with a loud voice, then gave up His spirit. "I lay down my life... no man takes it from me", John 10:17-18. Human death is the separation of body and spirit.

g) Just like man He had a soul, Matthew 26:38; a spirit, Luke 23:46; and a body, John 19:40.