The Apostle Paul (Passionate Disciple) by Dr. Ralph F. Wilson

Lesson 3. Humbling Ourselves and Being Exalted

3.1 Pride as Self-Exaltation

Jesus’ Two Core Teachings about Humility

3.2 Parable of the Pharisee and the Tax Collector (Luke 18:9-14)

3.3 Jesus’ Rebuke of Grand Titles (Matthew 23:11-12)

Social Hierarchy and Titles 64 Titles as Sources of Pride

3.4 Parable of Places at the Table (Luke 14:7-11)

Picking the Best Places for Yourself (Luke 14:8-9)

Taking the Lowest Place (Luke 14:10-11)

3.5 The Parable of Becoming Like Children (Matthew 18:1-4)

3.6 Jesus’ Teaching about Welcoming Low-Status People

3.6.1 Jesus’ Acted Parable of Welcoming Children (Mark 9:36-37)

3.6.2 Allowing the Children to Come to Him (Matthew 19:13-15)

3.6.3 Parable of the Sheep and the Goats (Matthew 25:31-46)

3.7 Trusting God to Exalt Us

Old Testament Expectant Hope

New Testament Hope

Ugly Jealous Pride

3.8 Humility and Submission to God (James 4:6-10)

Alpha and Omega MBC was founded in Chicago as a church committed to promoting the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

Alpha and Omega is a community minded and family friendly church where a stranger can find a friend and families can worship together.

As a community minded church we endeavor to bring community minded activities and resources to our members as well as the surrounding community.

Our goal is to expand our community projects to include and after school program as well as an adult continuing education center among our services that would be of value to our members and surrounding community.

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