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Jesus Christ, the central figure of Christianity, is regarded as the incarnate Son of God and the Savior of humanity. His life and teachings are chronicled in the New Testament, where He is depicted as the perfect example of righteousness, love, and obedience to God. The Berean Standard Bible provides numerous passages that highlight Jesus as an exemplar for believers.

Obedience to the Father: Jesus exemplified perfect obedience to God the Father, a key aspect of His earthly ministry. In John 5:19 , Jesus states, "Truly, truly, I tell you, the Son can do nothing by Himself, unless He sees the Father doing it. For whatever the Father does, the Son also does." This verse underscores His submission and alignment with the Father's will, serving as a model for believers to follow.

Love and Compassion: Jesus' life was marked by profound love and compassion for others. In Matthew 9:36 , it is written, "When He saw the crowds, He was moved with compassion for them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd." His empathy and care for the marginalized and suffering set a standard for Christian conduct.

Humility and Service: Jesus demonstrated humility and a servant's heart, as seen in John 13:14-15 : "So if I, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you also should wash one another’s feet. I have set you an example so that you should do as I have done for you." This act of washing His disciples' feet illustrates His teaching that greatness in God's kingdom is found in serving others.

Forgiveness: Jesus taught and practiced forgiveness, even in the face of betrayal and crucifixion. In Luke 23:34 , as He was being crucified, Jesus prayed, "Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing." His willingness to forgive those who wronged Him is a powerful example for His followers.

Prayer and Dependence on God: Jesus frequently withdrew to pray, demonstrating His dependence on the Father. In Mark 1:35 , it is recorded, "Very early in the morning, while it was still dark, Jesus got up and left the house and went off to a solitary place, where He prayed." His commitment to prayer highlights the importance of communion with God.

Endurance in Suffering: Jesus' endurance through suffering is a testament to His steadfast faith and commitment to His mission. Hebrews 12:2 encourages believers to "fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before Him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God." His perseverance through trials serves as an inspiration for Christians facing their own challenges.

Righteousness and Holiness: Jesus lived a sinless life, embodying perfect righteousness and holiness. 1 Peter 2:22 affirms, "He committed no sin, and no deceit was found in His mouth." His purity and moral integrity provide a benchmark for Christian living.

In summary, Jesus Christ is the ultimate example for believers, embodying the virtues of obedience, love, humility, forgiveness, prayer, endurance, and righteousness. His life and teachings continue to guide and inspire Christians in their spiritual journey.Matthew 11:29
Take my yoke on you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and you shall find rest to your souls.
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Matthew 20:28
Even as the Son of man came not to be ministered to, but to minister, and to give his life a ransom for many.
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Mark 10:43-45
But so shall it not be among you: but whoever will be great among you, shall be your minister:
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Luke 22:26,27
But you shall not be so: but he that is greatest among you, let him be as the younger; and he that is chief, as he that does serve.
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John 10:4
And when he puts forth his own sheep, he goes before them, and the sheep follow him: for they know his voice.
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John 13:13-15,34
You call me Master and Lord: and you say well; for so I am.
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John 17:14,18,21,22
I have given them your word; and the world has hated them, because they are not of the world, even as I am not of the world.
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Romans 8:29
For whom he did foreknow, he also did predestinate to be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brothers.
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Romans 13:14
But put you on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make not provision for the flesh, to fulfill the lusts thereof.
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Romans 15:2,3,5,7
Let every one of us please his neighbor for his good to edification.
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2 Corinthians 4:10
Always bearing about in the body the dying of the Lord Jesus, that the life also of Jesus might be made manifest in our body.
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2 Corinthians 8:9
For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that, though he was rich, yet for your sakes he became poor, that you through his poverty might be rich.
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2 Corinthians 10:1
Now I Paul myself beseech you by the meekness and gentleness of Christ, who in presence am base among you, but being absent am bold toward you:
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Galatians 3:27
For as many of you as have been baptized into Christ have put on Christ.
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Galatians 6:2
Bear you one another's burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ.
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Ephesians 4:13,15,24,32
Till we all come in the unity of the faith, and of the knowledge of the Son of God, to a perfect man, to the measure of the stature of the fullness of Christ:
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Ephesians 5:2
And walk in love, as Christ also has loved us, and has given himself for us an offering and a sacrifice to God for a sweet smelling smell.
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Ephesians 6:9
And, you masters, do the same things to them, forbearing threatening: knowing that your Master also is in heaven; neither is there respect of persons with him.
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Philippians 2:5-8
Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus:
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Colossians 3:10,11,13
And have put on the new man, which is renewed in knowledge after the image of him that created him:
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1 Thessalonians 1:6
And you became followers of us, and of the Lord, having received the word in much affliction, with joy of the Holy Ghost.
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Hebrews 3:1
Why, holy brothers, partakers of the heavenly calling, consider the Apostle and High Priest of our profession, Christ Jesus;
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Hebrews 12:2-4
Looking to Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God.
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1 Peter 1:15,16
But as he which has called you is holy, so be you holy in all manner of conversation;
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1 Peter 2:21-24
For even hereunto were you called: because Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that you should follow his steps:
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1 Peter 3:17,18
For it is better, if the will of God be so, that you suffer for well doing, than for evil doing.
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1 John 2:6
He that said he stays in him ought himself also so to walk, even as he walked.
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1 John 3:1-3,16
Behold, what manner of love the Father has bestowed on us, that we should be called the sons of God: therefore the world knows us not, because it knew him not.
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1 John 4:17
Herein is our love made perfect, that we may have boldness in the day of judgment: because as he is, so are we in this world.
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Revelation 3:21
To him that overcomes will I grant to sit with me in my throne, even as I also overcame, and am set down with my Father in his throne.
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Revelation 14:4
These are they which were not defiled with women; for they are virgins. These are they which follow the Lamb wherever he goes. These were redeemed from among men, being the first fruits to God and to the Lamb.
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Jesus Christ an Example of Prayer
... VII. JESUS CHRIST AN EXAMPLE OF PRAYER. Christ, when He saw that He must
die, and that nowHis time was come, He wore His body out ...
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Jesus Christ in his Incarnation and Work a More Imitable Example ...
... Chapter III."Jesus Christ in His Incarnation and Work a More Imitable
Example Thereof. And this species of the divine patience ...
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The Thirteenth Chapter: the Obedience of one Humbly Subject to the ...
... BOOK THREE. INTERNAL CONSOLATION The Thirteenth Chapter: The Obedience of One Humbly
Subject to the Example of Jesus Christ. The Voice of Christ ...
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Of the Obedience of one in Lowly Subjection after the Example of ...
... THE THIRD BOOK. ON INWARD CONSOLATION CHAPTER XIII Of the obedience of
one in lowly subjection after the example of Jesus Christ. ...
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"Grace and Truth came through Jesus Christ. " These Words Belong ...
... For example, Christ is our life as the Saviour Himself says, [4827] "I am the ... from
our exposition, viz.: "Grace and truth came through Jesus Christ;" and we ...
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Jesus Christ, the Divine Teacher of Prayer
... In the example and the teaching of Jesus Christ, prayer assumes its normal
relation to God's person, God's movements and God's Son. ...
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That There is Given to us an Example of Living in Christ.
... and earthly, and infernal; and that every tongue should confess that the Lord Jesus
Christ is in ... For I have given you an example, that as I have done, ye also ...
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The Otterbein Hymnal
... LM The Meekness of Jesus. 109 Olivet. LM The Teaching of Jesus. 110 Olivet. LM Christ's
Example. 111 Overberg. LM The Miracles of Christ. 113 Overberg. ...
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The Doctrine of Jesus Christ.
... The atonement is so closely related to Jesus Christ, so allied to ... Christ was not
primarily a religious teacher, a philanthropist, an ethical example; He was ...
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The Imitation of Christ
... Against Concupiscence. The Thirteenth Chapter: The Obedience of One Humbly
Subject to the Example of Jesus Christ. The Fourteenth ...
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