Bible Readings — Bible Questions Answered

The Example of Jesus

What example of obedience has Christ set for us? BR-ASI9 83.14

“And being found in fashion as a man, He humbled Himself, and became obedient unto death, even the death of the cross.” Philippians 2:8. BR-ASI9 83.15

At what cost did even He learn the lesson of obedience? BR-ASI9 83.16

“Though He were a Son, yet learned He obedience by the things which He suffered.” Hebrews 5:8. BR-ASI9 83.17

To whom did Christ become the author of salvation? BR-ASI9 84.1

“And being made perfect, He became the author of eternal salvation unto all them that obey Him.” Hebrews 5:9. BR-ASI9 84.2

How complete should this obedience be? BR-ASI9 84.3

“Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ.” 2 Corinthians 10:5. BR-ASI9 84.4

What charge did Jesus bring against the Pharisees? BR-ASI9 84.5

“And He said unto them, Full well ye reject the commandment of God, that ye may keep your own tradition.” Mark 7:9. BR-ASI9 84.6

Note.—Human tradition is simply the voice of man preserved in the church. To follow the traditions of men instead of obeying the commandments of God is to repeat the sin of Saul. BR-ASI9 84.7