1. Luke 2 – Memory Verse 34 And Simeon blessed them and said to Mary His mother, "Behold, this Child is appointed for the fall and rise of many in Israel, and for a sign to be opposed— 35 and a sword will pierce even your own soul—to the end that thoughts from many hearts may be revealed."

2. Be Like Jesus! John 6:38 38 "For I have come down from heaven, not to do My own will, but the will of Him who sent Me. John 8:28-29 28 So Jesus said, "When you lift up the Son of Man, then you will know that I am He, and I do nothing on My own initiative, but I speak these things as the Father taught Me. 29 "And He who sent Me is with Me; He has not left Me alone, for I always do the things that are pleasing to Him." (emphasis mine)

3. Be Like Jesus! 1.We are to be like Jesus in our Perpetual Submission. A.We are to Submit to God B.We are to Submit to those who rule over us.

4. Be Like Jesus! 2.We are to be like Jesus in our Pursuit of Spiritual Growth 1.Do you have regular time in His Word and Prayer? 2. Are you reading solid books that instruct you in the faith? 3. Do you engage in spiritual discussions with other believers? 4. What occupies the majority of your time?

5. Be Like Jesus! 2.We are to be like Jesus in our Pursuit of Spiritual Growth A.Spiritual Growth takes Time B.Spiritual Growth takes Focus on God’s Word C. Spiritual Growth takes Aim at God and Man D. Spiritual Growth takes Diligence

6. Be Like Jesus! 3.We are to be like Jesus in our Pattern of Faithfulness 4.We are to be like Jesus in our Pledge to God’s Purpose