Be like Jesus – Building Block no.8
"For those whom he foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the image of his Son, in order that he might be the firstborn among many brothers." Rom. 8:29
Disciples of Jesus are intent on conforming to the image of Jesus. That means that they want to be like Jesus. They want to act like him, think like him and do the things that he did. They want to imitate his love, compassion and care. They want to live a humble and sacrificial life like Jesus. They want to embrace the purpose and will of Jesus. They’re not content to know things about Jesus, they want to their lives to be transformed by Jesus so that they can be like Jesus.
"He must increase, but I must decrease.” John 3:30
Task to Complete:
You must read (or reread) the first four books of the New Testament: Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John.
You would think that in order to conform to the image of Jesus, a disciple would need to know as much about Jesus as he or she possibly could. And you would be right. One great way to start finding out about Jesus – what he thought, how he responded, interacted and cared for people, what he prayed about, what he taught, how he healed, and his driving will, power, obedience and purpose – is to read the four accounts (gospels) of his life.
Once you’ve completed this task, you can fill out the following boxes and click Submit.
"Be imitators of me, as I am of Christ." 1 Cor 11:1
