Submission Characteristics and examples of Christ

Sally Conway Bronze medal winner

Submission A submission in Judo must either be a choke or a joint lock at the elbow. The submission can be applied standing up or on the ground. A submission must be applied within sec Once an opponent taps, an ippon is scored and the match is over.

Submission Mark Davies “probably the most unattractive topic to speak on”

Submitting to one another Ephesians 5:22-6:9 Working out submission;- In marriage In parenting In the workplace

Ephesians 5:22-6:9 21 Submit to one another out of reverence for Christ Now as the church submits to Christ,

Context Ephesians 5 NIV 5 1 Follow God’s example, therefore, as dearly loved children 2 and live a life of love, just as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God.

Context Ephesians 5 NIV 5 1 Follow God’s example, therefore, as dearly loved children 2 and live a life of love, just as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God. 18 Do not get drunk on wine, which leads to debauchery. Instead, be filled with the Spirit, Submission is not a natural act

Context Ephesians 5 NIV 5 1 Follow God’s example, therefore, as dearly loved children 2 and live a life of love, just as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God. 18 Do not get drunk on wine, which leads to debauchery. Instead, be filled with the Spirit, Submission is not a natural act

Character of Christ Submission

Definition

“the action of accepting or yielding to a superior force or to the will or authority of another person” “the action of presenting a proposal, application, or other document for consideration or judgement”

What is the Problem? Funeral Songs One of most popular

What is the Problem? Funeral Songs One of most popular

What is the Problem? Original Sin? My way, not God’s way

What is the Problem? Original Sin? My way not God’s way Book of Judges Judges 17:6 every man did that which was right in his own eyes Judges 21:25 every man did that which was right in his own eyes

Trinity Trinity = God Team Mutual submission

Trinity displays mutual submission “..the Father sent the Son to be the Saviour of the world..” I John 4 v14

Trinity displays mutual submission John 14:26 But the Advocate, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you all things and will remind you of everything I have said John 15:26 ‘When the Advocate comes, whom I will send to you from the Father – the Spirit of truth who goes out from the Father – he will testify about me.

WE ask “Who is in charge?”

Jesus says Matt 23

WE ask “Who is in charge?” Jesus says Matt The greatest among you will be your servant. 12 For those who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted.

Who is in charge here?

Jesus practised what he taught Philippians ch 2 5 Have this mind among yourselves, which is yours in Christ Jesus, 6 who, though he was in the form of God, did not count equality with God a thing to be grasped, 7 but emptied himself,

Jesus practised what he taught 7 but emptied himself, taking the form of a servant, being born in the likeness of men 8 And being found in human form he humbled himself and became obedient unto death, even death on a cross.

Example Jesus washed the disciples’ feet Jesus organised the Passover meal/Last supper “This is our God…the servant King..”

Jesus Submitted.. to His Heavenly Father

Jesus Submitted.. to His Heavenly Father to His earthly parents 51 Then he went down to Nazareth with them and was obedient to them. ( Luke ch 2)

Jesus Submitted.. to His Heavenly Father to His earthly parents To the OT law 4-7 But when the time arrived that was set by God the Father, God sent his Son, born among us of a woman, born under the conditions of the law so that he might redeem those of us who have been kidnapped by the law Gal ch 4 MSG

Jesus Submitted.. At all times to His Fathers' will

Jesus Submitted.. At all times to His Fathers' will Hebrews ch 10 5 That is why, when Christ came into the world, he said to God, “You did not want animal sacrifices or sin offerings. But you have given me a body to offer.

Jesus Submitted.. At all times to His Fathers' will Hebrews ch 10 7 Then I said, ‘Look, I have come to do your will, O God as is written about me in the Scriptures.’”

Jesus Submitted.. At all times to His Fathers' will GETHSEMANE

Jesus Submitted.. At all times to His Fathers' will Matt ch 26

Jesus Submitted.. At all times to His Fathers' will Matt ch 26 When Jesus had finished saying all these things, he said to his disciples, 2 “As you know, Passover begins in two days, and the Son of Man will be handed over to be crucified.”

Jesus Submitted.. At all times to His Fathers' will Matt ch He told them, “My soul is crushed with grief to the point of death. Stay here and keep watch with me.”

Jesus Submitted.. At all times to His Fathers' will Matt ch He went on a little farther and bowed with his face to the ground, praying, “My Father! If it is possible, let this cup be taken away from me. Yet I want your will to be done, not mine.”

Gethsemane Matt ch Do you think I cannot call on my Father, and he will at once put at my disposal more than twelve legions of angels? 54 But how then would the Scriptures be fulfilled that say it must happen in this way?’

Gethsemane Matt ch Do you think I cannot call on my Father, and he will at once put at my disposal more than twelve legions of angels? 54 But how then would the Scriptures be fulfilled that say it must happen in this way?’ NOT MY WILL, BUT YOURS

Hebrews ch 5 7 While Jesus was here on earth, he offered prayers and pleadings, with a loud cry and tears, to the one who could rescue him from death. And God heard his prayers because of his deep reverence for God.

Hebrews ch 5 8 Even though Jesus was God’s Son, he learned obedience from the things he suffered. 9 In this way, God qualified him as a perfect High Priest, and he became the source of eternal salvation for all those who obey him.

Conclusion Biblical submission Eph 5 “Submit to one another in love -as Christ did”

Conclusion Biblical submission Eph 5 “Submit to one another in love -as Christ did”

Conclusion Biblical submission Eph 5 “Submit to one another in love - as Christ did ”

Conclusion Biblical submission Eph 5 “Submit to one another in love -as Christ did” I Corinthians We are One Body All work Together Different but one task

Conclusion Biblical submission Eph 5 “Submit to one another in love -as Christ did” I Corinthians We are One Body How ??

Submission? How ?? Philippians ch 2 5 Have this mind among yourselves, which is yours in Christ Jesus,

Hymn Gethsemane can I forget? Or there Thy conflict see, Thine agony and blood- like sweat, And not remember Thee?

Hymn When to the cross I turn mine eyes And rest on Calvary, O Lamb of God, my sacrifice, I must remember Thee-

Hymn Thy body, broken for my sake, My bread from heaven shall be; Thy testamental cup I take, And thus remember Thee.