Character Under Construction: Jesus’ Blueprint for Character

Jesus’ Blueprint for Character

Character Under Construction

September 1, 2024

Dr. Clayton Chisum

Philippians 1:6 NLT

Character is

Your character is who you are in the and in the .

1 Timothy 4:7 NLT

1 Timothy 4:12 NLT

1 Timothy 4:15-16 NLT

1 Peter 2:21 NLT

Jesus’ Blueprint for Character

1. Walk like Jesus in the

Philippians 2:3-8 NLT

2. Walk like Jesus in the

Matthew 4:1 NLT

3. Walk like Jesus under

Isaiah 53:7 NLT

Hebrews 12:2 NLT

Romans 5:3-4 NLT

Following Jesus’ blueprint for character requires .

John 15:5 NLT

Discussion Questions

1. What are the potential consequences of neglecting character development?
2. What does it mean to “walk like Jesus in the crowd”? How did Jesus demonstrate compassion and humility in his interactions with others?
3. What can we learn from Jesus’ example of maintaining his character while alone in the wilderness? What was his greatest defense?
4. Jesus’ character was consistently forged under the pressure of trials, hardships, and even death. How can we apply Jesus’ example of character development in the tough times? How have you seen this in the lives of others?
5. How does trusting in God’s plans and provision help us when life’s curveballs tempt us to compromise our character?
6. What role does prayer and Scripture play in developing your character?
7. What role does community play in shaping our character? How can you support others in their journey to develop strong character?