The humility of Jesus in Philippians 2 video discussion

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The NT epistle reading for Palm Sunday in this Year 3 is the so-called ‘Christ hymn’ in Phil 2.5–11. This is a fitting parallel to the account of Jesus’ non-triumphal entry into Jerusalem in Luke 19.28–40.

The introduction to this ‘hymn’ is also very carefully poetically structured, which suggests that the whole passage is by Paul, rather than being a pre-existent hymn. Many of the ideas are Pauline too, though with some unusual vocabulary which needs exploring.

But most remarkable is that, after exploring the humility of Jesus, Paul then uses language from Isaiah about the uniqueness of God and applies it to the exalted Jesus. The one who was equal with God, but who then fully identified with humanity, is now one with him again.

For the video of Luke 19, see here.

And for written commentary on the passage, see here.

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5 thoughts on “The humility of Jesus in Philippians 2 video discussion”

  1. AI to the rescue!
    This hymn is based on the themes of unity, humility, and selflessness found in Philippians 2:1-4.
    Tune Suggestion: O God, Our Help in Ages Past (St. Anne) or All to Jesus I Surrender
    (Stanza 1 – Based on v. 1)
    If there be comfort found in Christ,
    Or love that brings us near,
    If Spirit-fellowship we share,
    With hearts that feel and cheer.
    (Stanza 2 – Based on v. 2)
    Then make my joy complete and full,
    Be like-minded and true,
    With one accord and one same love,
    In all you say and do.
    (Stanza 3 – Based on v. 3)
    Let nothing done be through conceit,
    Or rivalry and strife,
    But in humility of mind,
    Esteem all others’ life.
    (Stanza 4 – Based on v. 4)
    Look not alone upon your own,
    Or selfish gain to see,
    But also on the needs of all,
    With selfless charity.
    (Chorus/Refrain – Based on v. 2 & 5)
    Oh, be of one accord!
    Oh, be of one true mind!
    And let this mind be in you,
    The mind of Christ our Lord.

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      • There are lots that follow the U down and up (at the N of Jesus … Jesus Christ I think upon your sacrifice … even Hark the herald) but combining that with the call to us how about Scottish paraphrase 52 (1781) ‘Ye who the name Jesus bear’, Tucker ‘All praise to Christ’, Rhodes ‘my heart and voice I raise’, Kendrick the servant king, Lowry’s ‘Son of God eternal savior’, Cotterell ‘Jesus! exalted’

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      • One of the best contemporary songs which is a straight paraphrase of the Christ Hymn (though NIV 1984 so some words slightly out of date) is Andy Piercy and Dave Clifton “May Our Attitude Be That of Christ” on the Psalms Hymns and Spiritual Songs album found on Spotify and Apple etc.

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