“For even hereunto were ye called: because Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that ye should follow His steps.” 1 Peter 2:21.
2. How should the Christian walk?
“He that saith he abideth in Him ought himself also so to walk, even as He walked.” 1 John 2:6. See Col. 2:6.
3. What mind should be in us?
“Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus.” Phil. 2:5.
Note.—The mind of Christ was characterized by humility (verses 6-8); dependence upon God (John 5:19, 30); a determination to do only the Father's will (John 5:30; 6:38); thoughtfulness of others (Acts 10:38); and a willingness to sacrifice and suffer, and even to die, for the good of others (2 Cor. 8:9; Rom. 5:6-8; 1 Peter 2:24).
4. As a child, what example did Christ set in the matter of obeying His parents?
“And He went down with them, and came to Nazareth, and was subject unto them.” Luke 2:51.
5. How are His childhood and youth described?
“And Jesus increased in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and man.” Verse 52.