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2008-11-16 – Jesse Jenkins – The Christian’s Life in a Sinful World

// December 1st, 2008 // Bible Study, Mark's stuff

The Christian’s Life in a Sinful World

By Jesse Jenkins

Benchley, November 16, 2008

• Christiants imitate Christ.? I Peter 2:20-21; 4:3-4; John 17:14-15; I Corinthians 11:1
• Christians imitate Christ in actions.
  • In prayer
    • At the beginning of His day.? Mark 7:35
    • At meal time.? Matthew 15:36
    • At close of day.? Matthew 14:23
    • At time of decision.? Luke 6:12-13
    • At time of trial.? Mark 14:32-36
    • At death.? Luke 23:34,46
  • When tempted
    • He overcame by “it is written”.? Matthew 4:1-11
    • He overcame by prayer.? Matthew 26:39
  • In treatment of others.
    • Matthew 7:12 – as you would be treated
    • Matthew 5:44-45; Romans 12:20-21?- love and do good
    • Galatians 6:1; James 1:19-20?- help bear burdens
    • I Thessalonians 5:14?- support, comfort, be patient
    • II Timothy 2:4; Colossians 3:23?- on job, do work well
    • Matthew 5:16; Philippians 2:14-15?- be an example
  • In speech
    • Bridle the tongue.? James 1:26
    • Let speech be with grace.? Colossians 4:6
    • Our words will face us in judgment.? Matthew 12:37
      • No foul language or curse words
      • So speak as to rightly influence others
  • In thought, word, and deed.? II Corinthians 10:4-5; Colossians 3:17
• In summary:
  • Bring every thought into subjection to Christ.? II Corinthians 10:5