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
Danger!
If we just have our own ideas
and aim for that!!
Is Jesus the person I think,
or would like to think he is?
Being like Jesus …
…we need to get the “picture” right!
Being like Jesus
How would you describe
Jesus character?
Feed-back
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
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
• Even assurance about death
John 5:21
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
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)
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)
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)
Being like Jesus
• Enjoyed sharing life with
people
(e.g. Luke 15:1-2;)
• Integrity, Authentic
• Authority
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…
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
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
Being like Jesus
A Vision
A Model
A Relationship
A Way of Life
A declaration
of faith in Jesus Christ
through confirmation or
believer’s baptism
or equivalent
from another tradition.
A commitment to grow in faith
and a willingness to change,
with God’s help,
to become more like Jesus.
Honouring God
through the giving of our money:
Tithe = 1/10th
Serving God and each other
with the spiritual gifts and
the abilities God has given to us.
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?