Philippians 28

Definition

Christ’s self-emptying in His Passion, prefigured by Job’s loss of possessions, children, health, and social standing.

Episodes

Biblical References

  • John 3:13-18 — *No one has ascended into heaven except the one who descended from heaven—the Son of Man. Just as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, so must the Son of Man be lifted up, so that everyone who believes in him *
  • John 8:58 — *Jesus said to them, “I tell you the solemn truth, before Abraham came into existence, I am!” *
  • John 20:31 — *But these are recorded so that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name. *
  • 1 John 5:20 — *And we know that the Son of God has come and has given us insight to know him who is true, and we are in him who is true, in his Son Jesus Christ. This one is the true God and eternal life. *
  • 1 Timothy 3:16 — *And we all agree, our religion contains amazing revelation: He was revealed in the flesh, vindicated by the Spirit, seen by angels, proclaimed among Gentiles, believed on in the world, taken up in glory. *
  • 1 Corinthians 2:7-8 — Instead we speak the wisdom of God, hidden in a mystery, that God determined before the ages for our glory. None of the rulers of this age understood it. If they had known it, they would not have crucified the Lord of g