What Does Jesus Demand?1

What Does Jesus Demand?

John 13:15; 1 John 2:6; 1 Peter 2:21

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3John 13:15

“For I have given you an example, that you should do as I have done to you.”

41 John 2:6

“He who says he abides in Him ought himself also to walk just as He walked.”

51 Peter 2:21

“For to this you were called, because Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that you should follow His steps.”

What Would Jesus Do?

The correct answer is not based on speculation, feelings, emotions or “political correctness.”Based on Bible Truth!

Must examination SELF in truth2 Cor. 13:5; 1 Ths. 5:21-22

We must ask:What Does Jesus Demand &

Will I Obey Jesus?

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•Jesus was fully tempted like us –• Heb. 4:14-15 (Jas. 1:12-16)• Jesus Resisted the devil:• Using God’s word – Matt. 4:4• Trusting God’s purposes & will – Matt. 4:7• Committed Himself to serve God only – Matt. 4:10

WHAT DOES JESUS DEMAND &WILL I OBEY HIM?

When Faced with Moral Decisions?4

•Profane speech – Matt . 12:35-37; Eph. 4:29•Unholy entertainment –1 Pet . 4:1-3•Gambling – Col. 3:5 (1 Tim. 6:9-10)•Alcohol & drugs – 1 Ths. 5:6-8 (Prov. 23:31-32)•Smoking – 1 Cor. 9:25•Sexual immorality – 1 Cor. 6:18 (15, 19-20)

WHAT DOES JESUS DEMAND &WILL I OBEY HIM?

When Faced with Moral Decisions?5

•Jesus was often sinned against (enemies and friends, 1 Pet. 2:21-23)• Did not sin when sinned against – 2:22• Did not return evil for evil – 2:23• Committed Himself to the Father – 2:23• Forgave ones who sinned against Him – Lk. 23:34

WHAT DOES JESUS DEMAND & WILL I OBEY HIM?

When Someone Sins Against You?6

•When a Christian sins against you?• Matt. 18:15-17

•Discover someone has something against you – Matt . 5:21-25

•Forgive those who sin against you! • Matt. 18:21-22 (Lk. 17:3-4); Col. 3:13• Don’t get even; commit yourself to God –1 Pet. 2:23• Correct our sins immediately – Acts 8:22-23

WHAT DOES JESUS DEMAND & WILL I OBEY HIM?

When Someone Sins Against You?7

•Jesus met lost people every day• Matt. 9:35-38; Lk. 15:1• Moved by compassion – Matt. 9:36• Taught disciples to pray & work – Matt. 9:37-38• Talked to the lost about sin & salvation • Jno. 4:6-26

• Preached the word of God to them – Mk. 2:1-2

WHAT DOES JESUS DEMAND &WILL I OBEY HIM?

When We Encounter Lost Souls?8

•We must always…•Have compassion for the lost – Jude 20-23• Show it by our speech – Col. 4:6• Pray for opportunities to help save – Matt. 9:38• Be an unashamed worker – Mark 8:38

WHAT DOES JESUS DEMAND &WILL I OBEY HIM?

When We Encounter Lost Souls?9

•When we visit neighbors – Acts 8:30•When we are on the job – 1 Thess. 2:9•When faced with a sinning Christian• Gal. 6:1-2; Jas. 5:19-20; Jude 22-23•When faced with a false teacher• Matt. 15:3; Jude 3-4

WHAT DOES JESUS DEMAND &WILL I OBEY HIM?

When We Encounter Lost Souls?10

What Does Jesus Demand?11

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Walk as He Walked! 1 Jno. 2:6; Lk. 6:40

15 1 John 2:6 & Luke 6:40

“He that saith he abideth in him ought himself also so to walk, even as he.”

“The disciple is not above his master: but every one that is perfect shall be as his master.”