Let’s take a look at how Jesus’ character was manifested through some of the key events in His life. The King of kings chose the path of humility and submission. Jesus both preached and lived humility.
Born in a barn
[Mary] wrapped him in swaddling cloths and laid him in a manger, because there was no place for them in the inn.—Luke 2:7
His ministry
Jesus went throughout all the cities and villages, teaching in their synagogues and proclaiming the gospel of the kingdom and healing every disease and every affliction.—Matthew 9:35
The foot washing
[Jesus] poured water into a basin. Then he began to wash the disciples’ feet, drying them with the towel he had around him. After washing their feet, he put on his robe again and sat down and asked, “Do you understand what I was doing? You call me ‘Teacher’ and ‘Lord,’ and you are right, because that’s what I am. And since I, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you ought to wash each other’s feet. I have given you an example to follow. Do as I have done to you.”—John 13:5,12-15 NLT
His triumphant entry into Jerusalem
Behold, your King is coming to you, humble, and mounted on a donkey.—Matthew 21:5
Silent in the face of His accusers
He was oppressed, and he was afflicted, yet he opened not his mouth; like a lamb that is led to the slaughter, and like a sheep that before its shearers is silent, so he opened not his mouth.—Isaiah 53:7
Rejected by many
He came into the very world he created, but the world didn’t recognize him. He came to his own people, and even they rejected him.—John 1:10–11 NLT
Crucified with common criminals
Two robbers were crucified with him, one on the right and one on the left.—Matthew 27:38
Stooped to our level
In your relationships with one another, have the same mindset as Christ Jesus: Who, being in very nature God, did not consider equality with God something to be used to his own advantage; rather, he made himself nothing by taking the very nature of a servant.—Philippians 2:5–7 NIV