12-31-19 Today in the Word

Who is this Jesus?
EVERY KNEE WILL BOW AND EVERY TONGUE CONFESS!
Tuesday, December 31, 2019 | Philippians 2:5–11

“All Hail the Power of Jesus’ Name” is one of the great hymns of the Christian faith. It says a lot that evangelist Billy Graham chose it as one of six songs to be sung at his funeral, and as only one of two hymns to be sung by the congregation on that occasion. As one verse proclaims: “Let every kindred, every tribe, on this terrestrial ball, to Him all majesty ascribe, and crown Him Lord of all!”
This month, we’ve answered the life-changing question, “Who is this Jesus?” One day, every person will answer with this confident statement: “Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father” (v. 11). Today’s reading, most of which may be an early Christian hymn, walks us through the basic points of Christology.
The first three verses describe Jesus’ first Advent, namely, His Incarnation and the mission of redemption (vv. 6–8). Despite being God, He stepped down to become human, then down again to be a servant, then down again to dying a convict’s death. These deliberate steps of humility were also steps of obedience to His Father and of love for us. Jesus is the perfect example of valuing or esteeming others above ourselves (v. 3). In this and other ways, we’re to “have the same mindset as Christ Jesus” (v. 5).
The second three verses describe Jesus’ second Advent, in other words His Second Coming and (again) mission of redemption (vv. 9–11). The previous steps lead down and now they step up: God the Father “exalted him to the highest place and gave him the name that is above every name.” Jesus will take His place as King and rule over all. Throughout the material and spiritual realms, every knee will bow and every tongue confess these truths!
APPLY THE WORD
“Who is this Jesus?” Are you ready with the answer? He’s the One we follow, the One we imitate, the One who is transforming us from the inside out. Take time to review and pray over this month’s study on Jesus, including the notes you began on December 1. Let’s rejoice in these truths about Christ as we begin the new year!
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On this last day of the year, we want to thank you for your financial support of Today in the Word in 2019. We thank God for a year full of His grace, love, and mercy to us. We hope that you will join us as we begin 2020. Happy New Year!

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