The Humiliation of God!

Topics: humility of God, humblensess of Jesus

I. The Theology of God!

1. Therefore, if there is any encouragement in Christ, if there is any consolation of love, if there is any fellowship of the Spirit, if any affection and compassion, make my joy complete by being of the same mind, maintaining the same love, united in spirit, intent on one purpose. Do nothing from selfishness or empty conceit, but with humility of mind regard one another as more important than yourselves; do not merely look out for your own personal interests, but also for the interests of others (Philippians 2:1-4).
2. Have this mind among yourselves, which is yours in Christ Jesus (Philippians 2:5).
3. In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was in the beginning with God. All things came into being through Him, and apart from Him nothing came into being that has come into being. In Him was life, and the life was the Light of men. The Light shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not comprehend it (John 1:1-5).
4. Who, although He existed in the form of God, did not regard equality with God a thing to be grasped (Philippians 2:6).
5. And Jesus went on with his disciples to the villages of Caesarea Philippi. And on the way he asked his disciples, Who do people say that I am? (Mark 8:27).
6. But emptied Himself, taking the form of a bond-servant, and being made in the likeness of men (Philippians 2:7).

II. The Humility of God!

1. Being found in appearance as a man, He humbled Himself by becoming obedient to the point of death, even death on a cross (Philippians 2:8).
2. Do nothing from selfishness or empty conceit, but with humility of mind regard one another as more important than yourselves; do not merely look out for your own personal interests, but also for the interests of others (Philippians 2:3-4).
3. For you were called to freedom, brethren; only do not turn your freedom into an opportunity for the flesh, but through love serve one another. 14 For the whole Law is fulfilled in one word, in the statement, You shall love your neighbor as yourself (Galatians 5:13-14).
4. Love is patient, love is kind and is not jealous; love does not brag and is not arrogant, does not act unbecomingly; it does not seek its own, is not provoked, does not take into account a wrong suffered (1 Corinthians 13:4-5, see also John 13:34-35).

Sermon by Pastor Dane Nissen, September 6th, 2026.

Life Group Flow and Discussion Questions

The Humiliation of God

An important guideline for life groups:

Getting Started:

1. Why is the phrase "even death on a cross" so significant?
2. What does unconditional love look like?

Discussing Truths:

1. Why does Jesus? 100% divinity matter, and why does His 100% humanity matter?
2. How do we see Jesus? love in this passage?
3. How can we apply Jesus? love to our own lives as we look at our mission statement?
4. Trusting God, we will love people by modeling His love, ministering His love, and multiplying His love in reproducing Christ-like disciples.
5. What are some ways you can count others as more important than yourself?

Now What? Application:

1. In your own words, how does Jesus show us Humility?
2. What do you lose as soon as you say you have it? Humility. What are some areas where you need accountability in humility and pride?
3. Who are the three people closest to you? What is one way you can serve them in love this week?