Revised Common LectionaryPalm Sunday: Psalm 118:1-2, 19-29; (♡Philippians 2:5-11); Matthew 21:1-113/29/2023
To the People of God-
Philippians 2:5-11, part of Paul’s letter to the church in Philippi, is an ancient church confession. Christ was fully divine, yet also fully human. He emptied himself of all divine power and followed God’s will, even to die on the cross. Because of his fulfillment of God’s will, Christ was exalted so that everyone would know and confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to give glory and honor to God. Philippians 2:5-11, New International Version 5 In your relationships with one another, have the same mindset as Christ Jesus: 6 Who, being in very nature God, did not consider equality with God something to be used to his own advantage; 7 rather, he made himself nothing by taking the very nature[b] of a servant, being made in human likeness. 8 And being found in appearance as a man, he humbled himself by becoming obedient to death-- even death on a cross! 9 Therefore God exalted him to the highest place and gave him the name that is above every name, 10 that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, 11 and every tongue acknowledge that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father. I remember thinking about Philippians 2 as a child, wondering why people were not kneeling at the name of Jesus? Questions for reflection: 1. Is it difficult for you to believe that a man was also God? 2. Think about yourself. What different roles do you fill? For instance, are you a father and a son or mother and daughter? Paul writes that not only was Jesus God, but He was also man. Not only that, the verb tense used here (imperfect) communicates that Jesus became man and He DID NOT STOP being God. He continued to be God when He became human. 3. Is it difficult for you to understand how a transcendent God, who created the universe, can relate to your most intimate feelings? In His Service, P Jim♥️⚓️ ♡Special thanks to Rev. Mindi, workingpreacher, Hope for the Broken Hearted and/or Star Bright Angels for their contribution to this effort of Daily Prayer and Study. All scripture is taken from the Revised Common Lectionary and, unless otherwise indicated, from the New International Version of the Bible. The intent of this effort is to inform our faith and grow closer to God, while preparing for next Sunday's Worship. ~James 4:8 <x>< Comments are closed.
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