Bond Servants Communion with Hope in Jesus

Communion of the Bond-Servants Jesus our Hope Philippians 2:7-11; Luke 2:29-35

I will bless those who bless you, and the one who curses you I will curse; and in you all the families of the earth shall be blessed. Genesis 12:3 NRSV

He says, It is not enough for you to be My Servant raising up the tribes of Jacob and restoring the protected ones of Israel. I will also make you a light for the nations, to be My salvation to the ends of the earth. Isaiah 49:6 HCSB

This is what the Lord, the Redeemer of Israel, his Holy One, says to one who is despised, to one abhorred by people, to a servant of rulers: Kings will see and stand up, and princes will bow down, because of the Lord, who is faithful, the Holy One of Israel and He has chosen you. Isaiah 49:7 HCSB

Pay attention to Me, My people, and listen to Me, My nation; for instruction will come from Me, and My justice for a light to the nations. I will bring it about quickly. My righteousness is near, My salvation appears, and My arms will bring justice to the nations. The coastlands will put their hope in Me, and they will look to My strength. Isaiah 51:4 5 HCSB

Look up to the heavens, and look at the earth beneath; for the heavens will vanish like smoke, the earth will wear out like a garment, and its inhabitants will die like gnats. But My salvation will last forever, and My righteousness will never be shattered. Isaiah 51:6 HCSB

Be joyful, rejoice together, you ruins of Jerusalem! For the Lord has comforted His people; He has redeemed Jerusalem. The Lord has displayed His holy arm in the sight of all the nations; all the ends of the earth will see the salvation of our God. Isaiah 52:9 10 HCSB

but emptied himself, by taking the form of a servant, being born in the likeness of men. And being found in human form, he humbled himself by becoming obedient to the point of death, even death on a cross. Philippians 2:7 8 ESV

Therefore God has highly exalted him and bestowed on him the name that is above every name, so that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, Philippians 2:9 10 ESV

and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father. Philippians 2:11 ESV

One can only be a servant of Hope, if one is a servant of Christ.

The call of the community of the saved, to point the hopeless to the Hope of the world, Jesus Christ.

Master, now you are dismissing your servant in peace, according to your word; for my eyes have seen your salvation, Luke 2:29 30 NRSV

which you have prepared in the presence of all peoples, a light for revelation to the Gentiles and for glory to your people Israel. Luke 2:31 32 NRSV

Then Simeon blessed them and said to his mother Mary, This child is destined for the falling and the rising of many in Israel, and to be a sign that will be opposed so that the inner thoughts of many will be revealed and a sword will pierce your own soul too. Luke 2:34 35 NRSV

What is the sign that Jesus represents? What is it that will be opposed by men and reveal our inner beings?

A servant

But not so with you; rather the greatest among you must become like the youngest, and the leader like one who serves. For who is greater, the one who is at the table or the one who serves? Is it not the one at the table? But I am among you as one who serves. Luke 22:26 27 NRSV

Therefore, whatever you want others to do for you, do also the same for them this is the Law and the Prophets. Matthew 7:12 HCSB

Enter by the narrow gate. For the gate is wide and the way is easy that leads to destruction, and those who enter by it are many. Matthew 7:13 ESV

But I say to you who hear, Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who abuse you. Luke 6:27 28 ESV

The word servant [1401] dolos; A slave, one who is in a permanent relation of servitude to another, his will being altogether consumed in the will of the other (Matt. 8:9; 20:27; 24:45, 46). Generally, one serving, bound to serve, in bondage (Rom. 6:16, 17).

For they are my servants, whom I brought out of the land of Egypt; they shall not be sold as slaves are sold. Leviticus 25:42 NRSV

For to me the people of Israel are servants; they are my servants whom I brought out from the land of Egypt: I am the Lord your God. Leviticus 25:55 NRSV

A servant God is a bondslave to Christ.

Hope becomes a reality when one becomes a servant as Christ was a servant to His Father.

What did the apostle James mean when he testified that he was a slave of Jesus Christ ?

What did the apostle James mean when he testified that he was a slave of Jesus Christ ? 1. He was totally owned and possessed by God.

What did the apostle James mean when he testified that he was a slave of Jesus Christ ? 2. He existed for His God and had no other reason for his existence.

What did the apostle James mean when he testified that he was a slave of Jesus Christ ? 3. He served God and he existed only for the purpose of service to Him.

What did the apostle James mean when he testified that he was a slave of Jesus Christ ? 4. His will belonged to the Master.

What did the apostle James mean when he testified that he was a slave of Jesus Christ ? 5. James held the highest title and position of honor in the earth, a servant, a slave, of Christ .

If anyone serves me, he must follow me; and where I am, there will my servant be also. If anyone serves me, the Father will honor him. John 12:26 ESV

I appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship. Romans 12:1 ESV

Therefore, my beloved brothers, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that in the Lord your labor is not in vain. 1 Corinthians 15:58 ESV

It shall not be so among you. But whoever would be great among you must be your servant, Matthew 20:26 ESV

and whoever would be first among you must be your slave, Matthew 20:27 ESV

even as the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many. Matthew 20:28 ESV