Jesus Our Example of Service Jesus served others












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Jesus Our Example of Service
Jesus served others Romans 15: 8 -9, a servant to Jews and Gentiles alike Jesus said He came to serve – Matt. 20: 28, Lk 22: 27 Jesus served – healing, feeding, encouraging, defending, teaching – even the poor – Luke 7: 19 -22, Acts 10: 38
Jesus served others Isaiah 42: 1 -4, a prophecy of Jesus, described as God’s servant (Matthew 12: 17 -21) John 13: 1 -7, He served His apostles washing their feet Cf. Luke 22: 24 -27
Jesus served others Isaiah 52: 13 -53: 12, “the suffering Servant” - Jesus came as a bondservant to provide the sacrifice we needed Philippians 2: 5 -8 2 Corinthians 8: 9 John 15: 13
Jesus served others Hebrews 4: 14 -5: 1, 2: 17 -18, He continues to serve us as our High Priest!
Jesus taught service Matthew 20: 25 -28, greatness is found in serving Matthew 23: 11 -12, humility emphasized in serving Luke 16: 13, we serve God. Loyalty is needed
Jesus taught service John 12: 26, service means following Him. The Father honors those who serve Him
Jesus taught service Luke 12: 35 -40, Parable of the Expectant Steward – preparation, faithful service even when the Master is away Luke 12: 41 -48, Parable of the Faithful Steward – faithfulness rewarded with more trust and honor. The corrupt and lazy servant will be punished
Jesus taught service Matthew 25: 14 -30, Parable of the talents – you are expected to serve to your potential Luke 16: 1 -13, Parable of the Unjust Steward – was shrewd and self serving. Such will rewarded in kind at the judgment. Faithfulness is in one’s character!
Jesus taught service Luke 17: 7 -10, a working servant, serves until he is finished with all tasks – after we are done, we are unprofitable. We have done what was our duty
Jesus taught service Luke 22: 24 -30, while apostles were arguing, Jesus taught them to serve. John 13: 12 -17, Jesus taught His apostles after washing their feet. We must follow His example in serving others!
We have hope because Jesus came to serve! Let us learn from Him to serve others!