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 obtain compassion." Christ's actions consistently reflected His teachings. He showed compassion by healing a leper in Mark 1:41, feeding the multitudes in Matthew 14:14 and Matthew 15, healing two blind men in Matthew 20:34, and raising the widow's son from the dead in Luke 7:13. These accounts demonstrate Christ's compassion towards those in dire need, performing miracles to alleviate their suffering. Christ's example extends to the Parable of the Good Samaritan, which emphasizes the importance of active compassion. Unlike the priest and Levite who merely felt pity but did nothing, the Samaritan took action to help the injured man, showing true compassion even towards an enemy. This parable underscores that compassion is a way of life that God expects us to embody. As we prepare for the age to come, we must develop the fruits of the Holy Spirit, including compassion and love, to be effective instruments for Jesus Christ when He returns. The world will be in chaos and in need of help, and our readiness to show compassion, mercy, kindness, gentleness, tenderness, longsuffering, and love will be crucial. We must ask ourselves if we are imitating Jesus Christ in our daily lives, being faithful in little things, tenderhearted, and willing to help even our enemies.

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, demonstrating the importance of knowing and internalizing God's Word to guide thoughts and actions. His example shows that temptation starts in our thoughts, and it is there that we must conquer it by aligning every thought with God's will. Christ mastered His mind throughout His life, bringing every thought into captivity to the obedience of God. He countered Satan's attacks by replacing wrong thoughts with God's right thoughts, using specific verses to combat fear, worry, and anxiety. This disciplined practice of memorizing and applying Scripture is essential for us to imitate Him, making God's way of life our first nature and an automatic reaction to any situation. By consistently filling our minds with God's truth, we can train our thoughts to reflect His will instinctively, ensuring that God is present in every aspect of our lives, just as Christ exemplified.

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 persecution. Jesus Himself said that if they persecuted Him, they will also persecute us. The essence of true Christianity is living the life of Christ over again in our flesh and conforming to His perfect example in all things. Jesus set a perfect standard, even permitting Himself to be baptized though He had never sinned, to show us the way because we need to be baptized. He did not keep the ceremonial law, but He kept the spiritual law of God, doing nothing that we are not supposed to do, and everything He did, we must do. The true Christian understands that despite confusing and conflicting teachings, one will never go wrong following the example of Jesus Christ.

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 offering to the two loaves presented to Almighty God at Pentecost, the firstfruits imagery points directly to Jesus Christ, "first in time and preeminence"—and then to His disciples, then and now, who emulate Him. We do not just receive the Holy Spirit, but we are to walk as He walked, abiding in Him as branches cling to the vine, relying on His strength and example to live godly lives, using the gift of the Holy Spirit to grow into the image of Christ. Consequently, Pentecost is far more than a religious ritual or prophetic speculation, but rather it is about Jesus as the Firstfruit, the Way, and the Vine-celebrating the Feast of Weeks as accepting His leadership, His life, and His ongoing work molding us into His image.