Question 48
How did Christ humble himself in his life?
Christ humbled himself in his life, by subjecting himself to the law,a which he perfectly fulfilled;b and by conflicting with the indignities of the world,c temptations of Satan,d and infirmities in his flesh, whether common to the nature of man, or particularly accompanying that his low condition.e
How did Christ humble himself in his life?
Christ humbled himself in his life, by subjecting himself to the law,a which he perfectly fulfilled;b and by conflicting with the indignities of the world,c temptations of Satan,d and infirmities in his flesh, whether common to the nature of man, or particularly accompanying that his low condition.e
a. Galatians 4:4
Galatians 4:4
4:4 But when the fulness of the time was come, God sent forth his Son, made of a woman, made under the law,
4:4 But when the time had fully come, God sent His Son, born of a woman, born under the law,
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b. Matthew 5:17; Romans 5:19
Matthew 5:17
5:17 Think not that I am come to destroy the law, or the prophets: I am not come to destroy, but to fulfil.
5:17 Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets. I have not come to abolish them, but to fulfill them.
Romans 5:19
5:19 For as by one man’s disobedience many were made sinners, so by the obedience of one shall many be made righteous.
5:19 For just as through the disobedience of the one man the many were made sinners, so also through the obedience of the one man the many will be made righteous.
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c. Psalm 22:6; Hebrews 12:2–3
Psalm 22:6
22:6 But I am a worm, and no man; a reproach of men, and despised of the people.
22:6 But I am a worm and not a man, scorned by men and despised by the people.
Hebrews 12:2–3
12:2 Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God. 12:3 For consider him that endured such contradiction of sinners against himself, lest ye be wearied and faint in your minds.
12:2 Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before Him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. 12:3 Consider Him who endured such hostility from sinners, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart.
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d. Matthew 4:1–12; Luke 4:13
Matthew 4:1–12
4:1 Then was Jesus led up of the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted of the devil. 4:2 And when he had fasted forty days and forty nights, he was afterward an hungred. 4:3 And when the tempter came to him, he said, If thou be the Son of God, command that these stones be made bread. 4:4 But he answered and said, It is written, Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God. 4:5 Then the devil taketh him up into the holy city, and setteth him on a pinnacle of the temple, 4:6 And saith unto him, If thou be the Son of God, cast thyself down: for it is written, He shall give his angels charge concerning thee: and in their hands they shall bear thee up, lest at any time thou dash thy foot against a stone. 4:7 Jesus said unto him, It is written again, Thou shalt not tempt the Lord thy God. 4:8 Again, the devil taketh him up into an exceeding high mountain, and sheweth him all the kingdoms of the world, and the glory of them; 4:9 And saith unto him, All these things will I give thee, if thou wilt fall down and worship me. 4:10 Then saith Jesus unto him, Get thee hence, Satan: for it is written, Thou shalt worship the Lord thy God, and him only shalt thou serve. 4:11 Then the devil leaveth him, and, behold, angels came and ministered unto him. 4:12 Now when Jesus had heard that John was cast into prison, he departed into Galilee;
4:1 Then Jesus was led by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil. 4:2 After fasting forty days and forty nights, He was hungry. 4:3 The tempter came to Him and said, "If You are the Son of God, tell these stones to become bread." 4:4 But Jesus answered, "It is written: 'Man shall not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God.'" 4:5 Then the devil took Him to the holy city and set Him on the pinnacle of the temple. 4:6 "If You are the Son of God," he said, "throw Yourself down. For it is written: 'He will command His angels concerning You, and they will lift You up in their hands, so that You will not strike Your foot against a stone.'" 4:7 Jesus replied, "It is also written: 'Do not put the Lord your God to the test.'" 4:8 Again, the devil took Him to a very high mountain and showed Him all the kingdoms of the world and their glory. 4:9 "All this I will give You," he said, "if You will fall down and worship me." 4:10 "Away from Me, Satan!" Jesus declared. "For it is written: 'Worship the Lord your God and serve Him only.'" 4:11 Then the devil left Him, and angels came and ministered to Him. 4:12 When Jesus heard that John had been imprisoned, He withdrew to Galilee.
Luke 4:13
4:13 And when the devil had ended all the temptation, he departed from him for a season.
4:13 When the devil had finished every temptation, he left Him until an opportune time.
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e. Hebrews 2:17–18; 4:15; Isaiah 52:13–14
Hebrews 2:17–18
2:17 Wherefore in all things it behoved him to be made like unto his brethren, that he might be a merciful and faithful high priest in things pertaining to God, to make reconciliation for the sins of the people. 2:18 For in that he himself hath suffered being tempted, he is able to succour them that are tempted.
2:17 For this reason He had to be made like His brothers in every way, so that He might become a merciful and faithful high priest in service to God, in order to make atonement for the sins of the people. 2:18 Because He Himself suffered when He was tempted, He is able to help those who are being tempted.
Hebrews 4:15
4:15 For we have not an high priest which cannot be touched with the feeling of our infirmities; but was in all points tempted like as we are, yet without sin.
4:15 For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who was tempted in every way that we are, yet was without sin.
Isaiah 52:13–14
52:13 Behold, my servant shall deal prudently, he shall be exalted and extolled, and be very high. 52:14 As many were astonied at thee; his visage was so marred more than any man, and his form more than the sons of men:
52:13 Behold, My Servant will prosper; He will be raised and lifted up and highly exalted. 52:14 Just as many were appalled at Him-His appearance was disfigured beyond that of any man, and His form was marred beyond human likeness-
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