I. The Saviour’s exaltation (ver. 9).—He was exalted by His resurrection from the dead, His ascension into heaven, and His glorious session at the right hand of God, whence He now discharges the high functions of Prophet, Priest, and King.
II. The Saviour’s name.—“That at the name of Jesus” (ver. 10). Jehovah, the Saviour.
1. The supreme eminence of the name.—“A name which is above every name.”
2. Pre-eminent because no other being could receive the title.
3. Pre-eminent because there is no other name that has the mysterious virtue of saving as this.
III. The power of the Saviour’s name.—1. In saving the sinner. 2. In commanding the homage and worship of all, and in eliciting the universal acknowledgement of His deity (vers. 10, 11).
We learn a lesson of humility.—1. Because Christ humbled Himself for us. 2. We should humble ourselves on account of past sins. 3. Humility leads to exaltation.
Christ Worthy of Universal Homage.—1. The Lord Christ, having abased Himself for our redemption, was exalted by the Father to the highest pitch of glory. 2. The name which is above every name is said to be given to Christ, because His Divine majesty, before hid, was now manifested and the human nature so highly honoured that that person who is man is true God, and is to be acknowledged as such. 3. However small a part of the world acknowledge Christ to be the Lord, His glory will grow till all reasonable creatures in heaven, earth, and hell subject themselves to Him, and the giving of Divine honour to Him does in no way impair the glory of God the Father.—Fergusson.
MAIN HOMILETICS OF THE PARAGRAPH.—Verses 12, 13.
Salvation—God’s Work and Man’s Care.