Sermon Outline
- The glory the Father lavishes on the Son for taking the Cross
- The confession of the Gospel gives us humble joyful unity
- Test yourself to see if you trust in this Gospel
- The foolishness of acting as lord of the church
- The glory of sharing in Christ far outweighs any glory I can get for myself
Family Discussion Questions
Younger and Older:
- Why did God the Father give Jesus so much glory?
- When did Jesus get this glory?
- Why would it be sad for us if Jesus wasn't placed on the throne in Heaven?
- Since Jesus is the true ruler of the Church, why is it sinful for us to try to get our own way in the church?
Deeper Discussion:
- It has been said that doctrine divides. How does this passage respond to that foolish claim?
- All peoples, both redeemed and damned, will bow before Christ when He returns. How would envisioning this cause us to soberly repent of rivalry and conceit?
- How does the promise of sharing in Christ's exaltation help you to accept being passed over instead of fighting to be considered?
- How does it help your heart to trust and submit to Christ as Lord, knowing that He is being rewarded for willingly taking your damnation and death?