FOLLOW

According to 1 Peter 2:21, we are called to “follow in His steps.” Let’s look at Jesus’ example and some real world applications of what it means to follow the Christ as His disciples, today.

I. HIS EXAMPLE

A. Jesus’ life was a of a for the behavior and life-style of a Christian.

B. Even from Jesus’ youth, we learn from His example to strive for , , , and (Luke 2:52).

C. Other things we can learn from His example is that we need to practice: , be , use , have , use , and exhibit .

Scripture: Proverbs 3:13-26; Rom 12:1; 1 Cor 6:18-20; Matt 16:26; Col 4:6; 1 Tim 4:12; Ecc 9:10

II. HIS SUFFERING

A. Jesus’ suffering meant that:

1. He came
2. He was
3. He was
4. He was
5. He was

B. The cross of Christ represents:

1. God’s .
2. God’s .
3. End of .
4. End of .
5. The power of .

Scripture: John 15:13, 19:1-3; 3:16, 1:29, 12:27-33; Rom 5:8; Acts 2:22-23; Ezekiel 18:20; Isaiah 59:2; Rom 3:23, 6:23; Col 2:14; Eph 2:14; Rom 2:11; Acts 10:34-45; 1 Cor 1:18

III. HIS CALLING

A  and serves as a calling to follow Him.

B. If we want to be followers of Jesus, we must .

Scripture: Matt 11:28; Luke 9:23; John 14:6