• 1 Peter 2:21-23
    For to this you were called, because Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that you should follow His steps:
    "Who committed no sin,
    Nor was deceit found in His mouth"; who, when He was reviled, did not revile in return; when He suffered, He did not threaten, but committed Himself to Him who judges righteously;
     
  • Philippians 2:5-8
    Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus, who, being in the form of God, did not consider it robbery to be equal with God, but made Himself of no reputation, taking the form of a bondservant, and coming in the likeness of men. And being found in appearance as a man, He humbled Himself and became obedient to the point of death, even the death of the cross.
     
  • 1 John 2:6
    He who says he abides in Him ought himself also to walk just as He walked.
     
  • Isaiah 53:7
    He was oppressed and He was afflicted,
    Yet He opened not His mouth;
    He was led as a lamb to the slaughter,
    And as a sheep before its shearers is silent,
    So He opened not His mouth.

     
  • John 8:29
    And He who sent Me is with Me. The Father has not left Me alone, for I always do those things that please Him."
     
  • 1 Corinthians 11:1
    Imitate me, just as I also imitate Christ.
     
  • Colossians 3:12-13
    Therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, put on tender mercies, kindness, humility, meekness, longsuffering; bearing with one another, and forgiving one another, if anyone has a complaint against another; even as Christ forgave you, so you also must do.
     
For more scripture references, please see Bible verses for Jesus Christ's Example


Resources

Carrying Water for Jesus Christ

Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Ted E. Bowling

Jesus Christ's example of compassion is central to our preparation for service in the Kingdom of God. Throughout the Gospels, Christ preached and practiced compassion. In Matthew 5:7, He taught, "Blessed are the merciful, for they shall obtain mercy," which can also be read as, "Blessed are the compassionate, for they shall …


Conquering Temptation: Learn from Jesus Christ

'Ready Answer' by Pat Higgins

As Christians, we are called to follow Christ's example in seeking God's will by replacing our thoughts with His thoughts. Christ's victory over temptation in the wilderness provides a powerful model for overcoming. When tempted by Satan with physical needs, pride, and worldly power, Jesus responded immediately with Scripture, …


Was Jesus Christ Born Under the Law?

'Ready Answer' by Earl L. Henn

The life of Jesus Christ was a perfect example for us to follow in all respects. We are to think like Him, imitate Him, and follow His example in every detail of our lives. However, to walk in the footsteps of Christ is not popular and requires self-denial, leading a life quite different from those around us, which often invites …


What Did Jesus Do?

'Ready Answer' by Staff

We have all seen 'WWJD?' on bracelets, T-shirts, and the like. Perhaps a better question is, "What *did* Jesus do?" because He left us the perfect example.


Is the Christian Required to Do Works? (Part One)

'Personal' from John W. Ritenbaugh

Why do so many nominal Christians reject works and obedience to God's law? Largely because they fail to gather God's whole counsel on this subject.


Christ, Our Passover

'Personal' from John W. Ritenbaugh

Many people believe that our sins are the focus of Passover—but they are wrong! Jesus Christ, the Passover Lamb, should be our focus. How well do you know Him?


Jesus in the Feasts (Part Two): Firstfruits

Sermon by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

Previously, we may have seemed to fixate on prophecy and timelines for God's masterplan rather than Christ as the central focus. The dominating significance of Pentecost is the celebration of Christ as the Firstfruit of God's spiritual harvest, providing a model for all those who follow Him. Consequently, from the Wave Sheaf …


Mutability and Our Christlike Response

Sermon by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

We all change repeatedly throughout the stages of life, as do others, requiring constant adjustment as to how we evaluate and treat others.



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