S. Imitation Of Christ

IMITATION OF CHRIST 1. Did the Saviour live a real human life? Yes, the Saviour lived a real human life, but without sin of any kind.

2. Was he tempted to sin? He was tempted in all points just as we are, but he always overcame the temptation. Hebrews 4:15.

3. Is it the duty of Christians to imitate Christ? Yes, Christ has left us a beautiful and perfect example, which we ought to imitate. 1 Peter 2:21; 1 Corinthians 11:1.

4. How may we hope to imitate Christ? We may hope to imitate Christ by the help of the Holy Spirit. Luke 4:1.

5. What example did the Saviour set as to obeying parents? The Saviour did as his parents directed, and "was subject unto them." Luke 2:51.

6. What example did he set as to the Scriptures? The Saviour attended a Bible class, and had great knowledge of the Scriptures even when a child. Luke 2:46; Luke 2:47.

7. Did he use the Bible when tempted or suffering? Yes, the Saviour quoted the Bible three times against the tempter, and twice while on the cross.

8. What is his example as to public worship? Our Lord’s custom was to go into the synagogue on the Sabbath day and worship. Luke 4:16.

9. What example did Christ set as to private praying? Christ prayed often and much, sometimes through a whole night.

10. What example in doing good to men? Jesus all the time "went about doing good." Acts 10:38.

11. What example as to the love of enemies? Jesus prayed for the men who were crucifying him, "Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do." Luke 23:34.

12. What example as to loving Christians? Christ laid down his life for us, and we ought to lay down our lives for the brethren. 1 John 3:16; John 13:34.

13. What is our highest hope for the future life? "We shall be like him." 1 John 3:2.