Message Notes

THE PERFECT EXAMPLE OF JESUS

1. As the Son of God

2. As the Son of Man

3. As the Messiah

4. As the Saviour

A DIFFICULT EXAMPLE TO SET

1. The Example of Suffering

a) Teaching about Suffering   (Matthew 5:10-11)

b) Anticipating Suffering and death   (Matthew 16:21)

2. Actual Suffering of Jesus

a) Prophesied   (Psalm 22)

b) Fulfilled

i) Scourged   (Matthew 26:26)

ii) Crucified   (Matthew 26:26, 31, 35)

A CALL TO FOLLOW THE EXAMPLE OF JESUS IN SUFFERING

1. For to this you were called   (1 Peter 2:21a)

2. Because Christ also suffered for us   (1 Peter 2:21b)

3. Leaving us an example   (1 Peter 1:21c)

4. That we should follow in His steps   (1 Peter 2:21d)

THE EXAMPLE OF JESUS IN FACING SUFFERING

1. He committed no sin   (1 Peter 2:22a)

2. Neither was deceit found in His mouth   (1 Peter 2:22b)

3. When He was reviled, He did not revile in return   (1 Peter 2:23a)

4. When He suffered, He did not threaten   (1 Peter 2:23b)

5. He committed Himself to Him who judges righteously   (1 Peter 2:23c)