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Friday, April 26, 2019

Why Does The Bible Call Jesus a Slave?


Because He humbly became "God with Us"



Keep your life free from the love of money, and be content with what you have, for He has said,
“I will never leave you nor forsake you.”

Hebrews 13:5



In what ways did Jesus become a slave to us?

Our Savior is King of all kings, and that will be more than clear one day (probably a very long time from now). But, for now, I think He has given us His example of humility.


Scripture says He became as a bondservant, a slave. How?

Just a few ways include

  • Giving His life on the cross. People who were crucified, in ancient times, were considered cursed. But God, pouring His Spirit into human form, humbly became as one cursed (2 Corinthians 5:21), giving His life on His appointed cross.
  • Suffering as any man suffers.
  • Serving a small court of disciples.
  • Relying on others (on His parents during childhood, on carpentry work as a young man, and on devoted followers during His years of ministry); relying on others for everything — though He is King of all kings.
  • Being an example of humble humanity, confessing to His captors, "I thirst."
  • Answering Heaven's will that even eunuchs receive salvation and purpose in Him, possibly presenting Himself as an "imperfect" man (even though He never sinned).

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