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The Methods of Christ
A method is
1: a procedure or process for attaining an object: such as
a(1): a systematic procedure, technique, or mode of inquiry employed by or proper to a particular discipline or art
(2): a systematic plan followed in presenting material for instruction the lecture method
b(1): a way, technique, or process of or for doing something often slow in their business methods— T. R. Ybarra
(2): a body of skills or techniques in the art of the novel, heavily armed with method— J. D. Scott
Dan Spader in “Walking as Jesus Walked” said,
Focusing on the methods Jesus requires asking a new set of questions.
How did Jesus share His message?
How did He identify, train, and send His disciples?
How did Jesus interact with us?
Jesus announced His coming and stated the reason He came.
Salvation,
Is this church family growing you to be a disciple of Jesus Christ?
Jesus announced His coming
Jesus announced His coming.
He sent John to testify to the true light of Jesus so that people would believe.
He didn’t just show up, he sent John ahead to “prepare the way.”
Today we have numerous was to communicate our message.
Our building communicates, our church communicates, our programs communicate.
In addition to the message Jesus Christ spoke, His methods add to His revelation.
He revealed truth.
In addition to the message Jesus Christ spoke, His methods add to His revelation.
John puts the order of message first model second.
Jesus methods are the real source of illumination.
His method included an obedience to the Father that supported His message.
When Jesus stood before Pilate and claimed to testify to the truth, Pilate rejected the truth.
““You are a king, then!” said Pilate.
Jesus answered, “You say that I am a king.
In fact, the reason I was born and came into the world is to testify to the truth.
Everyone on the side of truth listens to me.” “What is truth?”
retorted Pilate.
With this he went out again to the Jews gathered there and said, “I find no basis for a charge against him.”
(, NIV)
His Message added understanding to the truth.
Repent
Lay treasure in heaven
Lay treasure in Heaven
Seek the kingdom first and His righteousness
Live out mercy rather than sacrifice
Give up our life for the life in Christ ““Anyone who loves their father or mother more than me is not worthy of me; anyone who loves their son or daughter more than me is not worthy of me.
Whoever does not take up their cross and follow me is not worthy of me.
Whoever finds their life will lose it, and whoever loses their life for my sake will find it.”
(, NIV)
Serve as Christ served “Jesus answered, “It is written: ‘Worship the Lord your God and serve him only.’””
(, NIV)
““You are a king, then!” said Pilate.
Jesus answered, “You say that I am a king.
In fact, the reason I was born and came into the world is to testify to the truth.
Everyone on the side of truth listens to me.” “What is truth?”
retorted Pilate.
With this he went out again to the Jews gathered there and said, “I find no basis for a charge against him.”
(, NIV)
Jesus lived among us
Jesus lived among us
Jesus took up residence among us.
The Word: Jesus ⇔ Word of God n. — a title of Jesus understood as God’s ultimate communication of truth about Himself.
became flesh: person ⇔ flesh n. — a human being understood especially according to its physical nature; sometimes with the connotation of human flesh being tainted with sin.
Jesus ⇔ Word of God n. — a title of Jesus understood as God’s ultimate communication of truth about Himself.
Dwelling: to settle (pitch a tent) v. — to take up residence or dwell in or as if in a tent; sometimes conveying temporariness.
person ⇔ flesh n. — a human being understood especially according to its physical nature; sometimes with the connotation of human flesh being tainted with sin.
Location: among us
to settle (pitch a tent) v. — to take up residence or dwell in or as if in a tent; sometimes conveying temporariness.
Jesus invited followers
John 1:
A good question is redemptive.
True light: The real source of illumination.
What do you want?
First, an explanation of what Jesus did, how the world reacted to His truth, and what Jesus did for those who believed.
Where are you staying?
He invited them to come along.
Jesus prioritized family
John 2:1-
John 2:
For the benefit of his non-Jewish readers, John provided the information that the six stone water jars were necessary to hold the water used by the Jews for ceremonial washing.
The jars were evidently placed in the courtyard so that the guests might wash their feet and hands.
The washing of hands before eating was of particular importance to the Jews (Matthew 15:1, 2).
The water would be dipped from the jars and then poured over the feet and hands as servants assisted.
Jesus went to a wedding.
The God of creation spent time with family.
For the benefit of his non-Jewish readers, John provided the information that the six stone water jars were necessary to hold the water used by the Jews for ceremonial washing.
The jars were evidently placed in the courtyard so that the guests might wash their feet and hands.
The washing of hands before eating was of particular importance to the Jews (, ).
The water would be dipped from the jars and then poured over the feet and hands as servants assisted.
For the benefit of his non-Jewish readers, John provided the information that the six stone water jars were necessary to hold the water used by the Jews for ceremonial washing.
The jars were evidently placed in the courtyard so that the guests might wash their feet and hands.
The washing of hands before eating was of particular importance to the Jews (, ).
The water would be dipped from the jars and then poured over the feet and hands as servants assisted.
Redford, D. (2007).
The life and ministry of Jesus: the Gospels (Vol. 1, p. 104).
Cincinnati, OH: Standard Pub.
The Methods of Jesus
The Methods of Jesus
Jesus revealed Truth
Jesus Invited Followers
Jesus Prioritized family
Jesus’ methods reveal a strategy to move unbelievers to be disciples who reproduce.
The Methods of Jesus
Revealed Truth
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