Everyone Who Exalts Himself (Luke 14:7-11 and 1 Kings 1)

Jesus said, "Everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, and he who humbles himself will be exalted" (Luke 14 verse 11). This is one of the most common themes in Scripture: "God puts down one and exalts another" (Psalm 75 verse 6), "Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and He will lift you up," (James 4 verse 10), "Humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, that He may exalt you in due time" (1 Peter 5 verse 6). Adonijah is a perfect Old Testament example of disobeying this teaching. First Kings 1 verse 5 says, "Adonijah exalted himself, saying, 'I will be king.'" He took the best place and had to give it up to someone more honorable than him: Solomon. Then with shame he had to take the lowest place (Luke 14 verses 7-10).

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00:00 Sermon Lessons for Everyone Who Exalts Himself Will Be Humbled

06:41 Lesson One: ________________ ______ prevent humiliation (Luke 14:7-11 cf. Mark 12:38-39, Psalm 75:6-7, James 4:10, 1 Peter 5:5-6, Philippians 2:3-4).

23:13 Lesson Two: ________________ ______________ himself and was humbled (1 Kings 1:1-27).

40:45 Lesson Three: ______________ ______ moved up higher and honored in the presence of all (1 Kings 1:28-49, Proverbs 29:2).

49:30 Lesson Four: __________ ____ the premier example of humility followed by exaltation (Philippians 2:6-11).

Family Worship Guide for Everyone Who Exalts Himself

Directions: Read the verses and then answer the questions:

Day 1: Luke 14:7-11 cf. Mark 12:38-39, Psalm 75:6-7, James 4:10, 1 Peter 5:5-6, Philippians 2:3-4—Even though we might not care where we sit, how does Jesus’s parable apply to us? Do we have any pursuits that show an obsession with position or status? How can humility help prevent humiliation? Can you think of a time pride caused you embarrassment?

Day 2: 1 Kings 1:1-27—Why was Adonijah such a prideful young man? Contrast the way Adonijah tried to obtain the throne with the way David, his father, received the throne. In what way(s) was Adonijah humbled? How does Jesus’s parable apply to Adonijah? Why did Adonijah’s friends abandon him?

Day 3: 1 Kings 1:28-49, Proverbs 29:2, Philippians 2:6-11—How was Solomon exalted? Why do you think God chose Solomon over Adonijah? How is Jesus the premier example of humility followed by exaltation? Describe how Jesus humbled himself. Describe what Jesus’s exaltation will look like.

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