Humiliation of Christ: (Philippians 2:8) seen in1. His birth
(Galatians 4:4; Luke 2:7; John 1:46; Hebrews 2:9)
2. His circumstances,
3. His reputation
(Isaiah 53:1)ff
(Matthew 26:59,67; Psalms 22:6; Matthew 26:68)
4. His soul
(Psalms 22:1; Matthew 4:1-11; Luke 22:44; Hebrews 2:17,18; 4:15)
5. His death
(Luke 23:1)ff
(John 19:1)ff
(Mark 15:24,25)
6. His burial
(Isaiah 53:9; Matthew 27:57,58,60)
His humiliation was necessary
1. To execute the purpose of God
(Acts 2:23,24; Psalms 40:6-8)
2. Fulfil the Old Testament types and prophecies
3. Satisfy the law in the room of the guilty
(Isaiah 53:1-12; Hebrews 9:12,15)
procure for them eternal redemption,
4. And to show us an example.
