2054 Jesus Christ, mind of
Dictionary of Bible Themes

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The centre of Jesus Christ's thought, understanding and motivation, characterised by a total dedication to God. Christians are called upon to have the same mind as Christ.

The intellectual capacity of Jesus Christ's mind

In childhood

Luke 2:47 See also Luke 2:40,52

In adulthood

John 7:15 See also Matthew 7:28; Matthew 13:54 pp Mark 6:2; Mark 1:22 pp Luke 4:32; Mark 11:18

Jesus Christ's mind was pure

Hebrews 7:26 The purity of Jesus Christ's mind is declared by his words and actions and by his oneness with God. See also Luke 1:35; John 10:30; Hebrews 4:15

Examples of Jesus Christ's use of his mind

In overcoming temptation

Matthew 4:4 pp Luke 4:4; Deuteronomy 8:3; Matthew 27:42 pp Mark 15:32 pp Luke 23:37

Against opposition

Matthew 22:18-22 pp Mark 12:15-17 pp Luke 20:22-26

Jesus Christ's mind is more than intellect

His thinking is supported by prayer

Luke 6:12-13 See also Luke 5:16; Luke 22:41-43 pp Matthew 26:39 pp Mark 14:35-36

His thinking is tempered by understanding

Isaiah 11:2 See also Matthew 9:35-36; Luke 4:22; John 2:24-25

His mind experiences anguish

John 12:27 See also Matthew 26:38 pp Mark 14:34; Matthew 27:46 pp Mark 15:34; Psalm 22:1; Luke 12:49-50; Luke 22:44; John 13:21

Jesus Christ's mind is extraordinary

He has unusual insight

Mark 2:8 pp Matthew 9:4 pp Luke 5:22 See also Matthew 12:25 pp Luke 11:17; Luke 6:8; Luke 9:47; John 1:47-48; John 4:17-18; John 11:4

He understands the future

Mark 8:31 pp Matthew 16:21 pp Luke 9:22 See also Matthew 26:21 pp Mark 14:18; Luke 22:34,37; Isaiah 53:12; John 3:14; John 4:49-50; John 13:33; John 18:4

Jesus Christ's mind did not know all things

Matthew 8:10 pp Luke 7:9; Mark 9:21; Mark 13:32

Jesus Christ's strength of mind made him resolute

Luke 9:51 See also Matthew 27:14 pp Mark 15:5; John 6:6; John 12:27

Jesus Christ's mind was not always understood

Mark 9:32 pp Luke 9:45 See also Mark 3:21-22; Luke 2:50; Luke 18:34; John 3:10; John 8:27; John 12:16

Christians should have the same mind as Christ

In his attitude

1 Peter 4:1 See also 1 Corinthians 2:16; Isaiah 40:13; Philippians 2:5; Philippians 3:8; Colossians 2:2-3

In his knowledge of Scripture

Matthew 7:28-29; Matthew 22:29; Luke 2:47; Luke 24:27; John 5:39

In his awareness of God

John 8:16,28,55; John 14:10-11; John 17:1,6

In the love in which Jesus Christ's mind is exercised

Luke 11:42; John 14:23; 1 Corinthians 13:2

See also

2012  Christ, authority
2045  Christ, knowledge of
2048  Christ, love of
2081  Christ, wisdom
2366  Christ, prophecies concerning
5037  mind of Christ
8206  Christlikeness



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