Judges 20:1-48; Isaiah 38:1-39:8; 1 Corinthians 15:35-58
Christ Jesus…took upon him the form of a servant. Philippians 2:5, 7
The “form of a servant” lies in a manger: a dependent human, displaying mankind’s essence, although holy. He could not cease to be God by descending into humanity. He will not cease to be man, although ascended to heaven (John 17:5). Taking “the form of a servant”, He served God, delighting to do His will (Ps. 40:8; Heb. 10:7). He is all that God intended man to be—to resemble God and serve as His representative, bringing creation into subjection (Gen.
1:26-28). This Man will accomplish that and much more (1 Cor. 15:28). May God by His grace transform us to become more like Him, servants of God. — David W. Oliver
Verily God, yet become truly human,
Lower than angels to die in our stead. —Henry Champney