9 Therefore God has highly exalted him and bestowed on him the name that is above every name, 10 so that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, 11 and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.
- What is so important about a name in this passage?
- In this passage, what actions are expected when Jesus name is stated?
- What does bowing down have to do with confessing?
- Who will confess Jesus as Lord eventually?
- How does the lordship of Jesus (not friendship nor brotherhood, but lordship) impact your daily walk?
- How much glory does God receive from those who see your life?
Our democratic, self-centric culture makes it difficult for me to fully grasp the concept of lordship. If we do not like our leaders, we can attempt to vote them out without fear of reprisal. A lord is usually lord as long as they live. A lord is a master, a king, an absolute ruler, who is not to be questioned. A lord is given respect and honor. A lord is obeyed without question or hesitation. Boy, do I struggle to keep Jesus in my heart as LORD. Somedays it is not so hard, others... How about you?
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