2327 Jesus Christ, as servant

Jesus Christ laid aside his majesty in order to serve humanity. His death is the supreme example of his servanthood: the fulfilling of the will of God his Father.

The prophets speak of the Messiah as a servant

Mt 12:17-21 See also Isa 42:1-4; Isa 49:1-7; Isa 50:4-9; Isa 52:13-53:12; Eze 34:23-24; Eze 37:24-25; Zec 3:8

Jesus Christ describes himself as a servant

Lk 22:27 See also Mt 20:28 pp Mk 10:45

Jesus Christ acts as a servant

By coming to dwell among humanity as a man Php 2:6-7 See also 2Co 8:9

By obeying God’s will Jn 4:34 See also Jn 5:30; Jn 6:38; Jn 14:31; Heb 10:5-7; Ps 40:6-8

By ministering to his disciples Jn 13:1-17

By dying on the cross Mt 20:28 pp Mk 10:45 See also Mt 26:39 pp Mk 14:36 pp Lk 22:42; Php 2:8

The exaltation of Jesus Christ the servant

He will complete his task Jn 17:4; Jn 19:30

He will be exalted by God Ac 3:13 See also Isa 52:13; Ac 3:26; Php 2:9-11

Jesus Christ’s obedience and servanthood an example to believers

Jn 13:14-15 See also Php 2:5; 1Pe 2:21

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