Jesus: the Perfect Role Model

Jesus: the Perfect Role Model

Introduction:

Eugene Robinson. Kobe Bryant. Is there anything shocking or surprising for another celebrity or notable sports figure from getting caught for illicit sexual activity? Think of Britney Spears, the notable pop star who in past called herself a role model for youth. She has said, I don’t listen to that many people. I’m a very stubborn person. When someone tells me not to do something, I do it, that’s just my rebellious nature. Extremes? Negatives? Yes. But there are untold #’s of positive examples that upright people set as they serve as positive role models. They significantly impact lives to those who look up to them. Each one of us has ability to be a role model. When people follow your example, will they be led closer to Jesus?

I. God has given Mankind a Role Model.

A. 1 Cor. 11:1 - Paul did his very best to imitate ______________ in everyway.

B. 1 Peter 2:21-24 - We are to ________________ in His steps.

C. Lk. 6:40 – disciples are like their ____________________.

II. How can we imitate Jesus if we cannot see Him?

A. 2 Cor. 5:7. We walk by ___________ not by ______________!

1. Look to the standard! God’s word! It is God’s mind revealed to man!

2. Move w/___________________________!

B. Remember the conversation between Jesus & Thomas? John 20:27-31

III. Jesus lived 2000 years ago. How can His life be relevant to me?

A. We are God’s ___________________ as Jesus was God’s ___________.

1. Our objective is to make God well pleased who who/what we are…

2. Just as God was well pleased with who/what Jesus was. John 8:29

B. Eph. 5:1-5 - Christians are to be very ____________ in the lives they live!

1. You be like Jesus! Refuse to be immoral; ___________; or greedy.

C. Eph. 5:8-10 - living in the _______ is radically different living in the ________.

1. We are children of _____________.

D. Just like Jesus – we need to give careful attention to how we live our lives.

1. We live in an evil time. We need to be ________________.

2. 5:15-17 - living for ______________ is spiritual disaster!

E. This is relevant in everyday and every age because we face the same basic problems man always has!

IV. Jesus was perfect. I’m not. How can I ever match up?

A. Answer: only through the ______________ of God.

1. Grace doesn’t give us an excuse to slack off w/our spiritual service.

B. God is _________ – he makes it possible for us to be like Him!

C. 1 John 1:5-10 – God is light. We must make _____ the pattern of our conduct.

1. Fail? 1 John 1:9-10 – God has provided a means of forgiveness!

D. God wants us to be something!

1. Through His great mercy – he made it possible for us to be what He wants us to be. Despite our failures!

Conclusion:

A. Is there evidence in your life to suggest you are imitating Jesus?

1. Take an inventory of your life. 2 Cor. 13:5

B. Are you following in His steps? 1 Pet. 2:21



Jesus: the Perfect Role Model Introduction: Eugene Robinson. Kobe Bryant. Is there anything shocking or surprising for another celebrity or notable sports figure from getting caught for illicit sexual activity? Think of Britney Spears, the notable pop star who in past called herself a role model for youth. She has said, I don’t listen to that many people. I’m a very stubborn person. When someone tells me not to do something, I do it, that’s just my rebellious nature. Extremes? Negatives? Yes. But there are untold #’s of positive examples that upright people set as they serve as positive role models. They significantly impact lives to those who look up to them. Each one of us has ability to be a role model. When people follow your example, will they be led closer to Jesus? I. God has given Mankind a Role Model. A. 1 Cor. 11:1 - Paul did his very best to imitate ______________ in everyway. B. 1 Peter 2:21-24 - We are to ________________ in His steps. C. Lk. 6:40 – disciples are like their ____________________. II. How can we imitate Jesus if we cannot see Him? A. 2 Cor. 5:7. We walk by ___________ not by ______________! 1. Look to the standard! God’s word! It is God’s mind revealed to man! 2. Move w/___________________________! B. Remember the conversation between Jesus & Thomas? John 20:27-31 III. Jesus lived 2000 years ago. How can His life be relevant to me? A. We are God’s ___________________ as Jesus was God’s ___________. 1. Our objective is to make God well pleased who who/what we are… 2. Just as God was well pleased with who/what Jesus was. John 8:29 B. Eph. 5:1-5 - Christians are to be very ____________ in the lives they live! 1. You be like Jesus! Refuse to be immoral; ___________; or greedy. C. Eph. 5:8-10 - living in the _______ is radically different living in the ________. 1. We are children of _____________. D. Just like Jesus – we need to give careful attention to how we live our lives. 1. We live in an evil time. We need to be ________________. 2. 5:15-17 - living for ______________ is spiritual disaster! E. This is relevant in everyday and every age because we face the same basic problems man always has! IV. Jesus was perfect. I’m not. How can I ever match up? A. Answer: only through the ______________ of God. 1. Grace doesn’t give us an excuse to slack off w/our spiritual service. B. God is _________ – he makes it possible for us to be like Him! C. 1 John 1:5-10 – God is light. We must make _____ the pattern of our conduct. 1. Fail? 1 John 1:9-10 – God has provided a means of forgiveness! D. God wants us to be something! 1. Through His great mercy – he made it possible for us to be what He wants us to be. Despite our failures! Conclusion: A. Is there evidence in your life to suggest you are imitating Jesus? 1. Take an inventory of your life. 2 Cor. 13:5 B. Are you following in His steps? 1 Pet. 2:21