What He Gave Up
When Jesus came to earth He gave up the glory of heavenly existence for a time. This message examines what He gave up and what that says about Him and His trustworthiness.
Luke 1:26-38
Philippians 2:1-11
John 1:1
John 1:14
John 17:1-5
Hebrews 1:3
Matthew 1:21
Sermon Discussion Questions:
What was Jesus' life like before He came to earth?
Why did He give that up and come? What does that say about Him?
Why does the world consider such sacrifice foolish?
Why does God think the world's view is foolish?
What does this teach us about trusting Jesus?
“There is no safe investment. To love at all is to be vulnerable. Love anything, and your heart will certainly be wrung and possibly be broken. If you want to make sure of keeping it intact, you must give your heart to no one, not even to an animal. Wrap it carefully round with hobbies and little luxuries; avoid all entanglements; lock it up safe in the casket or coffin of your selfishness. But in that casket—safe, dark, motionless, airless—it will change. It will not be broken; it will become unbreakable, impenetrable, irredeemable. The alternative to tragedy, or at least to the risk of tragedy, is damnation. The only place outside Heaven where you can be perfectly safe from all the dangers and perturbations of love is Hell.”
