Exalting the Father

Jesus is Our Model for Exalting the Father

“I have brought you glory on earth by finishing the work you gave me to do.” (John 17:4)

“This is My beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased” (Matt. 3:17).

“Father, I thank You that You have heard Me... I said this for the benefit of the people standing here, that they may believe that You sent Me” (John 11:41–42).

“Not My will, but Yours be done” (Luke 22:42).

How did Jesus exalt the Father?

Jesus Modeled Dependence and Obedience

“Very truly I tell you, the Son can do nothing by Himself; He can do only what He sees His Father doing…” (John 5:19)

“I always do what pleases Him.” (John 8:29)

Jesus Embodied Humility and Gratitude

“Have this same attitude in yourselves which was also in Christ Jesus...” (Philippians 2:5–8)

“Father, I thank You...” (Multiple times in the Gospels)

Earthly Fathers Can Follow Jesus’ Example to Exalt the Father

--Earthly Fathers Exalt the Father by Reflecting His Character

--Earthly Fathers Exalt the Father by Modeling Dependence and Obedience

--Earthly Fathers Exalt the Father through Humility and Gratitude

“All that we have accomplished, You have done for us” (Isaiah 26:12)