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Dictionary of Bible Themes – 2339 Jesus Christ, example of
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Dictionary of Bible Themes
2000 Jesus Christ
2300 Jesus Christ, ministry and work of
2303 Jesus Christ, as creator
2339 Jesus Christ, example of
2339 Jesus Christ, example of
2339 Jesus Christ, example of
Jesus Christ sets his disciples an example, especially in servanthood, self-denial and endurance of suffering, so that they may become like him.
Jesus Christ calls believers to follow his example
Jn 13:14-16 See also Heb 3:1; Heb 12:2-3; 1Pe 2:21; 1Jn 2:6
The qualities of Jesus Christ which set an example for believers
Self-denial Php 2:4-5 See also Mt 10:38; Mt 16:24 pp Mk 8:34 pp Lk 9:23; Lk 14:27; Heb 12:2
Endurance of suffering 1Pe 2:21-23 See also Mt 10:24-25; Jn 15:20; 1Th 2:14-15; Heb 12:3
Service Mt 20:25-28 pp Mk 10:42-45; Jn 13:13-17
Faithfulness Heb 3:1-2
Patience 1Ti 1:16
Forgiveness of others Eph 4:32; Col 3:13
Gentleness and humility Mt 11:29
Purity 1Jn 3:3
Prayer Lk 11:1
God wants his people to follow Jesus Christ’s example and be conformed to his image
Those who followed Jesus Christ’s example
1Co 11:1 Paul; 1Th 1:6 the converts in Thessalonica; Ac 7:60 Stephen is following the example set by Jesus Christ in Lk 23:34.
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Dictionary of Bible Themes Scripture index copyright Martin H. Manser, 2009. As Editor, Martin Manser wishes to thank all those who compiled or edited the NIV Thematic Study Bible, on which this work is based.
