Exalted and Bowed Philippians 2:9-11 Christ’s Exaltation The Source The Title The Response The Purpose

Exalted and Bowed  The Source A.“For this reason” - Jesus humiliation B.“Highly exalted” - to lift above, over His resurrection – Eph. 1:20 ; Acts 5:30 His ascension – Acts 1:9 ; John 20:17 His coronation – Matt. 28:18 ; Eph. 1:22 His position as High Priest – Heb. 7:25

Exalted and Bowed  The Title A.Bestowed – giving freely & generously B.Name – emphasis, Heb.1:4 C.The supreme name – “Lord” vs. 11 Expanded version – Rev. 19:16 We share His names – Rev. 3:12

Exalted and Bowed  The Response A.“So that” - Purpose or result B.“every knee will bow” - Isaiah 45:22-23 Those who are in heaven - Rev. 4:8-11 On earth - Rev. 5:8-14 Under the earth – Rev. 20:11-13

Exalted and Bowed  The Response (cont’d) C.“Every tongue will confess” - Rom.10:9 D.“Jesus Christ is Lord” – Matt.7:21-23 Jesus is God Jesus is sovereign Jesus is coming again

Exalted and Bowed  The Purpose  “The glory of God the Father” – Proclaims sovereign lordship of Son The Son in turn glorifies the Father John 13:31-32 ; 17:1,4-5

Exalted and Bowed  Application  In light of this ……  How is your glory giving?

Exalted and Bowed  Application  Is your prayer …….  to see Him?  to know Him?  to see others come to know Him?