Lesson 33

Why did Jesus humble himself

and then become exalted again?

What does the Bible tell us about Jesus humbling himself?

Philippians 2:7-8…but made himself

nothing, taking the very nature of a servant,

being made in human likeness. And being

found in appearance as a man, he humbled himself and became obedient to death— even death on a

cross!

by not using all

his heavenly

power and glory

He humbled himself

What does the Bible tell us about Jesus humbling himself?

2 Corinthians 8:9

For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus

Christ, that though he was rich, yet for your sakes he became poor, so that you through his poverty might become

rich.

by not using all

his heavenly

power and glory

to save us

He humbled himself

died and was buried

conceived in Mary’s womb

crucified like a criminal

Suffered under

Pontius Pilate

born poor and in a stable

Key Point #1

The Bible tells us that in order to save us, Jesus did

not make use of all his heavenly power and glory.

Someone in class offers this suggestion: “It seems to me that

we could just say that Jesus’ humbling himself can be

explained very simply by just saying that he became a man.”

Why wouldn’t that idea be correct?

What does the Bible tell us about Jesus being exalted again?

John 17:5

And now, Father, glorify me in your presence with the glory I had with you before the world began.

He was exalted

What does the Bible tell us about Jesus being exalted again?

Hebrews 2:9

But we see Jesus, who was made a little lower

than the angels, now crowned with glory and

honor because he suffered death, so that by

the grace of God he might taste death for

everyone.

He was exalted

when he again used

all his heavenly

power and glory

What does the Bible tell us about Jesus being exalted again?

Acts 2:33-36

Exalted to the right hand of God, he has received from the Father the promised

Holy Spirit and has poured out what you now see and

hear. Therefore let all Israel be assured of this: God has made this Jesus, whom you crucified, both

Lord and Christ.

He was exalted

when he again used

all his heavenly

power and glory

What does the Bible tell us about Jesus being exalted again?

Acts 5:31

God exalted him to his own right hand

as Prince and Savior that he might give repentance and forgiveness of sins

to Israel. to assure us that we are saved

He was exalted

when he again used

all his heavenly

power and glory

descended into hell

rose from the dead

ascended into heaven

sits at God’s right hand

will come to judge

Key Point #2

The Bible tells us that Jesus is again making use of all his heavenly power and glory in order to assure us that he is

our Savior.

You have a chance to share the good news about Jesus with a friend or relative. How does

Jesus being exalted again encourage you to speak up,

rather than to remain silent or to change the subject?

How does Jesus’ descent into hell and his resurrection assure us that he is our Savior?

1 Peter 3:19

…through whom also he went and preached to the

spirits in prison…

descended into hell

How does Jesus’ descent into hell and his resurrection assure us that he is our Savior?

Colossians 2:15

And having disarmed the powers and authorities, he

made a public spectacle of them, triumphing over

them by the cross.

descended into hell

his victory over the devil and all

evil angels

How does Jesus’ descent into hell and his resurrection assure us that he is our Savior?

Romans 4:25

He was delivered over to death for our sins and was raised to life for our justification.

rose from the dead

How does Jesus’ descent into hell and his resurrection assure us that he is our Savior?

1 Corinthians 15:17

And if Christ has not been raised,

your faith is futile; you are

still in your sins.

rose from the dead

our sins are forgiven and…

How does Jesus’ descent into hell and his resurrection assure us that he is our Savior?

1 Corinthians 15:22-23

For as in Adam all die, so in Christ all will be made alive. But each in his own

turn: Christ, the firstfruits; then, when he comes, those who

belong to him.

rose from the dead

…we, too, will rise

Key Point #3Jesus’ descent into hell and his resurrection assure us that he is

our Savior because they show us that he has won the victory over

sin, death, and the devil.

Jesus didn’t descend into hell to give the devil and his evil angels a second chance, as some people

seem to think. What are two reasons why it is important to

understand this?

Which is the most important church festival – Christmas or

Easter?

Lesson 33

Jesus humbled himself in order to redeem me, and he was exalted

again to prove that he has redeemed me.

Vocabulary…

“Jesus’ humiliation”

time when he didn’t always use his divine

power and glory

Vocabulary…

“Jesus’ exaltation”

time when he fully used his divine power and

glory again

Vocabulary…

“incarnation”

“in the flesh”

Vocabulary…

“God’s right hand”

position of authority and honor