1. He Left Us an Example “For to this you were called, because Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that you should follow His steps” 1 Peter 2:21

2. Many troubles today are as a result of a lack of humilityMany troubles today are as a result of a lack of humility –Philippians 2:8 Humility led Jesus to die on the crossHumility led Jesus to die on the cross –Acts 8:32-33 Happy day for us when we follow His perfect exampleHappy day for us when we follow His perfect example –Micah 6:8 An Example of Humility

3. Our patient saviorOur patient savior –1 Peter 2:23 Patience is not always developed in usPatience is not always developed in us –Hebrews 12:1 –James 1:3 –1 Thessalonians 5:14 Jesus had this great virtue, and so should weJesus had this great virtue, and so should we An Example of Patience

4. Jesus knew the value of timeJesus knew the value of time –John 9:4 Faithful Christians go home to rest after our life’s work is doneFaithful Christians go home to rest after our life’s work is done –Revelation 14:13 –1 Corinthians 15:58 –Philippians 2:12 We must work out our own salvationWe must work out our own salvation An Example of Work

5. Jesus had courage to stand up to religious leadersJesus had courage to stand up to religious leaders –Matthew 23:13-33 STAND UP for Jesus at all times!STAND UP for Jesus at all times! An Example of Courage Jesus is our great example HumilityPatienceWorkCourage