Walk Like Jesus
Read 1 Peter 2:21–25
(21) To this you were called, because Christ suffered for you, leaving you an example, that you should follow in his steps.
(22) “He committed no sin,
and no deceit was found in his mouth.”
(23) When they hurled their insults at him, he did not retaliate; when he suffered, he made no threats. Instead, he entrusted himself to him who judges justly. (24) “He himself bore our sins” in his body on the cross, so that we might die to sins and live for righteousness; “by his wounds you have been healed.” (25) For “you were like sheep going astray,” but now you have returned to the Shepherd and Overseer of your souls. 1 Peter 2:21–25
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Peter doesn’t leave us wondering what a godly life looks like.
He points us to Jesus.
When He was insulted…
He didn’t retaliate.
When He suffered…
He didn’t threaten.
When He was treated unfairly…
He trusted His Father.
And then Peter reminds us why Jesus did all of that.
“He Himself bore our sins…”
In other words, Jesus didn’t just give us an example to admire.
He gave His life to save us.
And that’s where every godly life begins.
Not with trying harder.
But with trusting Jesus.
And as we follow Him, little by little, we begin to look more like Him.
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Today’s Question:
What would it look like for me to follow Jesus more closely this week?
Today’s Challenge:
When you’re tempted to react today, pause and ask, “What would following Jesus look like in this moment?”
Today’s Prayer:
“Jesus, thank You for taking my place on the cross. Help me follow in Your footsteps and reflect Your character everywhere I go.”
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Weekly Memory Verse:
“Live such good lives among the pagans that… they may see your good deeds and glorify God.” 1 Peter 2:12
Weekly Worship Playlist:
1. “Holy Forever” – Chris Tomlin
2. “The Jesus Way” – Phil Wickham
3. “Christ Be Magnified” – Cody Carnes
4. “Jesus at the Center” – Israel & New Breed
5. “Living Hope” – Phil Wickham
(21) To this you were called, because Christ suffered for you, leaving you an example, that you should follow in his steps.
(22) “He committed no sin,
and no deceit was found in his mouth.”
(23) When they hurled their insults at him, he did not retaliate; when he suffered, he made no threats. Instead, he entrusted himself to him who judges justly. (24) “He himself bore our sins” in his body on the cross, so that we might die to sins and live for righteousness; “by his wounds you have been healed.” (25) For “you were like sheep going astray,” but now you have returned to the Shepherd and Overseer of your souls. 1 Peter 2:21–25
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Peter doesn’t leave us wondering what a godly life looks like.
He points us to Jesus.
When He was insulted…
He didn’t retaliate.
When He suffered…
He didn’t threaten.
When He was treated unfairly…
He trusted His Father.
And then Peter reminds us why Jesus did all of that.
“He Himself bore our sins…”
In other words, Jesus didn’t just give us an example to admire.
He gave His life to save us.
And that’s where every godly life begins.
Not with trying harder.
But with trusting Jesus.
And as we follow Him, little by little, we begin to look more like Him.
—
Today’s Question:
What would it look like for me to follow Jesus more closely this week?
Today’s Challenge:
When you’re tempted to react today, pause and ask, “What would following Jesus look like in this moment?”
Today’s Prayer:
“Jesus, thank You for taking my place on the cross. Help me follow in Your footsteps and reflect Your character everywhere I go.”
—
Weekly Memory Verse:
“Live such good lives among the pagans that… they may see your good deeds and glorify God.” 1 Peter 2:12
Weekly Worship Playlist:
1. “Holy Forever” – Chris Tomlin
2. “The Jesus Way” – Phil Wickham
3. “Christ Be Magnified” – Cody Carnes
4. “Jesus at the Center” – Israel & New Breed
5. “Living Hope” – Phil Wickham