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What was Jesus really like?

What was Jesus really like?. …What is Jesus really like?. Being like Jesus ?. Obviously not about appearance… What do we mean when we talk about being like Jesus?. Being like Jesus. It’s not about being Jesus clones It’s about developing Jesus’ quality of character. Being like Jesus.

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What was Jesus really like?

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  1. What was Jesus really like?

  2. …What is Jesus really like?

  3. Being like Jesus ? Obviously not about appearance… What do we mean when we talk about being like Jesus?

  4. Being like Jesus It’s not about being Jesus clones It’s about developingJesus’ quality of character

  5. Being like Jesus Danger! If we just have our own ideasand aim for that!! Is Jesus the person I think, or would like to think he is?

  6. Being like Jesus … …we need to get the “picture” right! ?

  7. Being like Jesus 3 Obvious things 3 Unusual things How would you describe Jesus character? Feed-back

  8. Being like Jesus • A heart full of love for God, longing to spend time with his Father – Matt 6:6; Mark 1:35; Luke 4:42; • An overwhelming desire to be obedient to his Father’s will John 5:19

  9. Being like Jesus • Faith in the goodness and rightness of God’s plans John 5:20 • An inner peace that can withstand anything that life can throw against Him • Evenassurance about death John 5:21

  10. Being like Jesus • compassion and love for those around him especially the needy; Mark 6:34 • honest and truthful…‘full of grace and truth’ – a master of the art of gentle but firm Mark 10:21

  11. Being like Jesus • A strong sense of justice • Not afraid to challenge hypocrites (religious)(e.g. Matt 23:13; John 5:16ff) • Not afraid to lay down the challenge – “Follow me”(e.g. Luke 9:57-62)

  12. Being like Jesus • Courage to do God’s will despite his feelings • Courage to do God’s will despite suffering • (e.g. Mark 14:32-36)

  13. Being like Jesus • Purposeful – not distracted, or overly hurried • (e.g. Mark 1:37-38; Matt 16:21) • Disciplined – made sure he found time to be with Father • (e.g. Matt 6:6; 14:13)

  14. Being like Jesus • Enjoyed sharing life with people(e.g. Luke 15:1-2;) • Integrity, Authentic • Authority

  15. Being like Jesus Is the way we were always meant to be! “Let us make human beings in our image, to be like ourselves.” (NLT) Made in His likeness, male & female Genesis 1:26-27…

  16. Being like Jesus Is what Jesus told us to do! “For I have set you an example, that you also should do as I have done to you.” John 13:14-15 This is my commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you.” John 15:12

  17. Being like Jesus Is the way to a fulfilling life…John 10:10 Is what God is making us in every part of our being.Ephesians 4:13

  18. Being like Jesus A Vision A Model A Relationship A Way of Life

  19. A declaration of faith in Jesus Christ through confirmation or believer’s baptism or equivalent from another tradition.

  20. A commitment to grow in faith and a willingness to change, with God’s help, to become more like Jesus. discipleship house group worship personal prayer Bible

  21. Honouring God through the giving of our money: Tithe = 1/10th Give first to God=faith

  22. Serving God and each other with the spiritual gifts and the abilities God has given to us. one body, many parts

  23. Respond … What aspects of Jesus character do you admire most? Which aspect are you feeling God touching on for you to work on with Him?

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