Jesus as a role model

What does a Christian seek to do in relation to Jesus?

A Christian seeks to follow Jesus and model their life on his example.

Why is Jesus considered the perfect role model for Christians?

Jesus was fully human and fully God. He understands the human experience while also being perfect and always living in a way that pleases God

What does it mean that Jesus was fully human?

Jesus experienced the realities of human life, including emotions, relationships, suffering and temptation.

What does it mean that Jesus was fully God?

Jesus was divine and lived a perfect, sinless life that demonstrated God's character.

What is sanctification?

Sanctification is the ongoing transformation of a Christian into the likeness of Jesus.

How is the Christian life described in relation to sanctification?

The Christian life is a journey where the adherent is increasingly transformed into Jesus' likeness.

What does 2 Corinthians 3:18 teach about becoming like Jesus?

Christians are being transformed into Christ's likeness, reflecting his glory more and more.

How does Hebrews 12:1–2 encourage Christians to follow Jesus?

It encourages Christians to persevere in their faith and keep their eyes focused on Jesus as their example.

How did Jesus demonstrate grace?

Jesus gave people what they did not deserve, demonstrating God's undeserved favour.

What Bible verse demonstrates Jesus' grace?

John 1:14.

What is grace?

Grace is giving something that is not deserved, particularly God's unearned favour and forgiveness.

How did Jesus demonstrate service?

Jesus came to serve others rather than be served himself.

What Bible verse demonstrates Jesus' service?

Matthew 20:28

What does Matthew 20:28 say about Jesus?

Jesus says he came to serve and give his life for others.

How did Jesus demonstrate love?

Jesus showed love by treating people with respect and compassion regardless of their social or cultural status.

What event demonstrates Jesus' love for the marginalised?

Jesus' interaction with the Samaritan woman in John 4.

Why was Jesus' interaction with the Samaritan woman significant?

Jesus crossed social, cultural and religious boundaries to speak with and value her.

What Bible passage demonstrates Jesus' love through his interaction with the Samaritan woman?

John 4.

How did Jesus demonstrate compassion?

Jesus showed compassion by helping the sick and needy

What event demonstrates Jesus' compassion?

Jesus healed a man with leprosy

What Bible passage demonstrates Jesus' compassion towards the sick?

Mark 1:40–42.

How did Jesus demonstrate prayer?

Jesus regularly spent time alone with God in prayer, showing the importance of a relationship with God.

What Bible passage demonstrates Jesus' commitment to prayer?

Mark 1:35–37.

What does Jesus' prayer life teach Christians?

Christians should make time to communicate with God and develop their relationship with Him.

How did Jesus demonstrate forgiveness?

Jesus offered forgiveness to those who asked, demonstrating God's mercy

What event demonstrates Jesus' forgiveness?

Jesus forgave and healed a paralysed man in Matthew 9:1–8.