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lesson 15 JESUS’ EXAMPLE
I. TEXTUAL THOUGHTS 1. John 1:1-18 - God became flesh in order to
save mankind 2. 1 Peter 2:21-25 - Christ left us an
example, that we should follow Him 3. Philippians 2:5-11 - Christ’s example of
humility 4. John 13:13-16 - Christ’s example of
service 5. Luke 6:40 - The perfectly trained disciple
will be like his teacher II. MAIN THEME: Hebrews 12 - Since we have the evidence of men
of faith from the scriptures, we need to put out trust in Jesus and run until
we finish the race. Jesus endured
pain for the purpose of redeeming the children of God, and we must be
prepared to suffer pain as we follow Jesus.
Do not get discouraged with suffering, but keep looking to Jesus as
our example. 1. We have many witnesses of faith from the
scriptures - verse 1 a. Abel, who offered a sacrifice pleasing to
God by faith - Heb 11:4; 12:24; Gen 4:3-5 b. Abraham, who believed God and became the
father of the faithful - Heb 11:8-19; Gen 22:16-18 2. Therefore we need to look to Jesus, who is
the beginning and end of our faith - verse 2 a. Just as Jesus was faithful to His Father,
we need to be faithful - John
15:10-14; Luke 16:9-13; Rom 1:17 b. We need to have His attitude, willing to
suffer to bring children to God - Heb 12:2; Phil 2:5-11 c. We need to be willing to serve like Him -
verses 3-4 - John 13:13-16 3. We need to accept God’s correction in our
lives - verses 5-9 a. Remember the suffering of Jesus, our
suffering is not as great as His - verse 4; Matt 26:37-39 b. We suffer for a purpose - verse 2, 5-7,
11; Phil 3:8-11; John 15:10-14; 2 Thess 1:4-5 c. Correction is a demonstration of God’s
love - verse 6; 1 Pet 1:6-9 4. Therefore strengthen each other that we
may win the prize - verses 1, 11-29 a. Run with endurance - verse 1, 9; 1 Cor
9:27; 2 Tim 2:3-5 b. Build each other up - verses 14-15; Romans
12; 1 Cor 12; Jude :20-23 c. Pursue holiness - verse 14; 2 Tim 2:19-22;
1 Pet 1:15; Col 1:21-23 5. Rejecting God will bring destruction - verses
14-17, 25, 29; a. For those who sin willfully - Heb
10:26-31; Acts 5:1-11; 2 Peter 2:20-22 b. For those who refuse to hold on to Jesus -
verses 2, 28; 1 Cor 15:1-4 c. For those who refuse to obey the gospel -
2 Thess 1:6-10 6. Looking to Jesus for grace will bring a
wonderful prize - verses 22-24, a. A kingdom that cannot be shaken - verse
28; Heb 11:16; 2 Peter 1:11; Luke
1:33; Dan 2:44 b. Having our names written in heaven -
verses 22-23; Phil 3:20; 4:3; Rev 3:12; 21:27 III.
PRACTICAL APPLICATIONS 1. We must examine and accept the evidence of
the scriptures to have a strong faith - John 20:30-31; John
6:63, 68; 12:48-50; 1 Tim 4:6; 6:3-12; 2. We must keep looking to Jesus for
righteousness and power - verse 2; Phil 2:5-13; 3:8-11; 2 Cor 3:18 3. Suffering for righteousness if part of
following Jesus - verses 3-9; 1 Peter 2:21-25 4. Refusing to follow Jesus will result in
certain destruction - verses 25, 29; Heb 10:26-31; 2 Thes 1:6-10 5. We can have great confidence in the
promises of God - verses 22-24, 28; Romans 8:31-39 IV. MEMORY VERSES: HEBREWS 12:1-2 |