Christ, Our Perfect Example

“Book of Examples”

“For we do not have a High Priest who cannot sympathize with our weaknesses, but was in all points tempted as we are, yet without sin.” Heb. 4:15Heb. 4:15

“... because Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that you should follow His steps.” 1 Pet. 2:211 Pet. 2:21

““Imitate me, just as I also imitate Christ.”

1 Cor. 11:11 Cor. 11:1

copy for imitation

I. SacrificeI. Sacrifice

“If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow Me.” Matt.16:24Matt.16:24

I. SacrificeI. Sacrifice

“Though He was rich, yet for our sakes He became poor”

2 Cor. 8:92 Cor. 8:9

“...taking the form of a bondservant, He humbled Himself and became obedient to the point of death, even the death of the cross.” Phil. Phil. 2:5-82:5-8

I. SacrificeI. Sacrifice

“...taking the form of a bondservant, He humbled Himself and became obedient to the point of death, even the death of the cross.”

Phil. 2:5-8Phil. 2:5-8

I. SacrificeI. Sacrifice

The Pig and Chicken

II. BaptismII. Baptism

Walked about 60 miles

“Fulfill all righteousness” Matt. 3:15Matt. 3:15

II. BaptismII. Baptism

BaptismBaptism

Remission Obedience

Acts 2:38 Acts 22:16 Heb. 5:8

“though He was a Son, yet He learned obedience”

“He who believes and is baptized will be saved; but he who does not believe will be condemned.” Mark 16:16Mark 16:16

“There is also an antitype which now saves us—baptism (not the removal of the filth of the flesh, but the answer of a good conscience toward God), through the resurrection of Jesus Christ:”

1 Pet. 3:211 Pet. 3:21

III.TemptationIII.Temptation

1. Arm for them1. Arm for them

Matt. 4:4Matt. 4:4 “It is written,”

Eph. 6:11Eph. 6:11 “whole armor of God”

“Your word I have hidden in my heart, That I might not sin against You.” Ps.119:11

2. Flee from them2. Flee from them

1 Tim.6:11-121 Tim.6:11-12

Flee – run away, shun Follow righteousness

Gen. 39:11-13 - Joseph“fled” = to vanish away, put to flight

III.TemptationIII.Temptation

III.TemptationIII.Temptation

3. Rejoice in them3. Rejoice in them

“My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience.”

Jas. 1:2-3Jas. 1:2-3

III.TemptationIII.Temptation

3. Rejoice in them3. Rejoice in them

“So they departed from the presence of the council, rejoicing that they were counted worthy to suffer shame for His name.” Acts 5:41Acts 5:41

III.TemptationIII.Temptation

4. Find a Way to Escape from them4. Find a Way to Escape from them

1 Cor. 10:131 Cor. 10:13 “a way to escape”

There is a way of exit from sin

We must look for and follow the way of exit

III.TemptationIII.Temptation

IV. Concern For the LostIV. Concern For the Lost

Luke 19:10Luke 19:10 “come to seek and save lost” “come to seek and save lost”

John 3:17John 3:17 “through Him might be saved” “through Him might be saved”

Luke 2:49Luke 2:49 “my Father’s business”

Matt. 28:19-20Matt. 28:19-20

Mark 16:15-16Mark 16:15-16Great CommissionGreat Commission

SacrificeSacrifice

BaptismBaptism

TemptationTemptation

Zeal for the LostZeal for the Lost“Imitate me, just as I also imitate Christ.” 1 Cor. 11:11 Cor. 11:1

In Christ

= SAVED

Baptized (Gal.3:27)

Confess (Rom.10:10)

Hear (Rom.10:17)

Believe (Jn.8:24)

Repent (Lk.13:3)