Christ - Our Example

Preview: Christians must look to Jesus’ life, death, and resurrection to pattern our lives after Him. 


Pre-reading: I John 3:1-16, I John 4:1-12. 

Scripture Reading: Hebrews 12:1-10. 

Memory Verse: I John 2:6. 

1. What example of endurance did our Savior present in the above Scripture Reading? How should it affect our attitude? 
2. How did Peter explain the example of Jesus’ suffering? I Peter 2:21-24. 
3. How should this example of His suffering influence the life of a Christian? I Peter 2:13-20. 
4. Is it possible to be happy in the midst of false accusations and punishment? Why? I Peter 3:12-16, I Peter 4:12-16. 
5. Is it better to suffer for something righteous or worldly? Why? I Peter 3:17-18. 
Note: Jesus, who knew no sin, suffered and died unjustly accused. He left us a living example so that we can also endure false accusations and persecutions. 
6. What kind of mind must we have in order to follow this example? I Peter 4:1-2, Philippians 2:5-8. 
Note: Without the mind of Christ, it will be impossible to follow His example. 
7. What was Jesus' example of service? Matthew 20:28, Mark 10:43-45. 
8. What did He instruct us to do? Luke 22:26-27, John 13:12-14. 
9. How are we to love our fellowman? John 13:15, Ephesians 5:2. 
10. Why is it mandatory that we forgive others? Colossians 3:10-17. 
Note: In order to be saved we must put on the new man, receive the mind of Christ, and follow His example in suffering, giving, forgiving, serving, and loving.