Ephesians 5:1-2 Therefore be imitators of God, as beloved children; and walk in love, just as Christ

also loved you and gave Himself up for us, an offering and a sacrifice to God as a

fragrant aroma.

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1. Jesus was cool under pressure.1. Jesus was cool under pressure.John 18:19-24The high priest then questioned Jesus about His disciples, and about His teaching. Jesus answered him, "I have spoken openly to the world; I always taught in synagogues and in the temple, where all the Jews come together; and I spoke nothing in secret. "Why do you question Me? Question those who have heard what I spoke to them; they know what I said. “When He had said this, one of the officers standing nearby struck Jesus, saying, "Is that the way You answer the high priest? “Jesus answered him, "If I have spoken wrongly, testify of the wrong; but if rightly, why do you strike Me? “So Annas sent Him bound to Caiaphas the high priest.”

Matthew 16:21-23Matthew 16:21-23From that time Jesus began to show His disciples that He

must go to Jerusalem, and suffer many things from the elders and chief priests and scribes, and be killed, and be

raised up on the third day. Peter took Him aside and began to rebuke Him, saying, "God forbid it, Lord! This shall never

happen to You. “But He turned and said to Peter, "Get behind Me, Satan! You are a stumbling block to Me; for you

are not setting your mind on God's interests, but man's.”

2. Jesus didn’t give 2. Jesus didn’t give into peer pressure.into peer pressure.

3. Jesus knew He couldn’t do it alone.3. Jesus knew He couldn’t do it alone.Luke 9:1-2And He called the twelve together, and gave them power and authority over all the demons and to heal diseases. And He sent them out to proclaim the kingdom of God and to perform healing.

Matthew 26:39And He went a little beyond them, and fell on His face and prayed, saying, "My Father, if it is possible, let this

cup pass from Me; yet not as I will, but as You will."Matthew 6: 33-34"But seek first His kingdom and His righteousness, and all these things will be added to you. "So do not worry about tomorrow; for tomorrow will care for itself. Each

day has enough trouble of its own.

4. Jesus kept 4. Jesus kept the big picture the big picture in mind.in mind.

Luke 18:15-17And they were bringing even their babies to Him so that He would touch them, but when the disciples saw it, they began rebuking them. But Jesus called for them, saying,

"Permit the children to come to Me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these.

"Truly I say to you, whoever does not receive the kingdom of God like a child will not enter it at all.”

5. Jesus allowed 5. Jesus allowed others to others to inconvenience Himinconvenience Him

6. Jesus was opportunistic.6. Jesus was opportunistic. Luke 24:13-19, 27And behold, two of them were going that very day to a village named Emmaus, which was about seven miles from Jerusalem. And they were talking with each other about all these things which had taken place. While they were talking and discussing, Jesus Himself approached and began traveling with them. But their eyes were prevented from recognizing Him. And He said to them, "What are these words that you are exchanging with one another as you are walking?" And they stood still, looking sad. One of them, named Cleopas, answered and said to Him, "Are You the only one visiting Jerusalem and unaware of the things which have happened here in these days?" And He said to them, "What things?" And they said to Him, "The things about Jesus the Nazarene, who was a prophet mighty in deed and word in the sight of God and people, Then beginning the all with Moses and with all the prophets, He explained to them the things concerningHimself in all the Scriptures.