Jesus - Our Perfect Example in Suffering

SERIES: GODLY LIVING IN A FOREIGN WORLD

MESSAGE: Jesus – Our Perfect Example in Suffering

TEXT: 1 Peter 2:21–25

MESSAGE BY: Pastor Tim Lewis

1. Christ, our Perfect Standard. (Vv. 21–23)
   (1 John 2:6)

   • What He experienced at the hands of others.
     (Isa. 53:3–4, 8)

   • What He did not do.
     (Isa. 53:7, 9; 2 Cor. 5:21; 1 John 3:5)

   • What He did do.
     (Luke 23:46; Ps. 31:1)

2. Christ, our Perfect Substitute. (Vv. 24; 3:18)

   • How did He die?

   • Why did He die?
     (Rom. 5:8; 1 John 4:7, 11; 1 John 3:16, 4:19; Eph. 5:1–2)

3. Christ, Our Perfect Shepherd. (V. 25)
   (Ps. 23:1–4; John 10:11–15, 27–29)

   • He provides for you.

   • He recovers you.

   • He returns you.

   • He watches over you.

Take-away Questions:

1. Is Jesus your example?

2. How are you patterning your life after His?

3. How do you spend time with Jesus?

4. How are you applying His example to your life and relationships?

5. How did Jesus demonstrate His love for you?

6. Why did Jesus die for you?

7. How is Jesus presently loving you?