Following Jesus
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•It is always an adventure to follow in the footsteps of Jesus, but definitely a worthy and rewarding challenge! 1 Peter 2:21; 1 John 2:6; Acts 11:26
•Let us be explorers looking forward to the great experiences that lie in our path. 1 Cor. 10:31-33; John 10:10
Christ Is UnselfishChrist Is Unselfish
• God demonstrated His love! Romans 5:8
• We deserved to die, but Christ stepped in and gave of himself for us. Rom. 6:23
• We must deny ourselves and live for Christ. Luke 9:23; 2 Cor. 5:14-15– And like Jesus we must live to help others.
1 Tim. 2:3-4; Gal. 6:10
Christ Is UnderstandingChrist Is Understanding
• Psalm 103:13-14, 17-18
• When Christ was on the earth he had compassion on the poor, the sick, the lame, the blind, and the sinful. Heb. 13:8
• Jesus knows about all our weaknesses and wants to help. Heb. 4:15-16– We also should be understanding to the sinful,
needy, and less fortunate.
Christ Is UnfailingChrist Is Unfailing
• Deut. 31:8; Heb. 13:5-6
• Jesus is our unfailing friend! Prov. 18:24
• Jesus Christ is dependable and trustworthy. – We need to follow His example and be true
to God, others, and to ourselves. Titus 2:1-8
Christ Is UndauntedChrist Is Undaunted
• We are more than conquerors through Him who loved us! Romans 8:37
• Christ kept the faith, completed His purpose! He was undaunted by persecution, ridicule and even death. 1 Peter 2:21-24
• Though trials, troubles, and testing’s strike, we must never give up! Phil. 4:13
Christ Is UndefeatedChrist Is Undefeated
• Our Victory is Through Jesus! 1 Cor. 15:57
• Christ arose from the dead victorious over death, hell, and the grave. 1 Cor. 15:55
– We can be victorious too! Jn. 14:19
• Following Jesus Christ brings victory in this life and eternal life in the world to come. 1 Timothy 4:7-8; 2 Timothy 2:10
Jesus Is The Way!Jesus Is The Way!John 14:6John 14:6
• His way to be saved says:–Hear Him – Hebrews 5:9
–Believe Him - John 8:24
–Repent of sin – Luke 13:3
–Confess Him – Matthew 10:32-33
–Be Baptized into Him - Rom.6:3-6