Dictionary of Bible Themes The selfless obedience of Jesus Christ to the will of God his Father, through which the redemption of humanity is accomplished. Christ also shows himself willing to submit to earthly authorities and sets an example which believers are called to imitate. John 4:34Jesus Christ was totally obedient to his Father's will Hebrews 10:9Obedience was central to Jesus Christ's life and thought See also Matthew 3:15; 8:9-10John 5:30; 6:38; 14:31 Hebrews 10:7 pp Lk 7:8-9 Psalms 40:7-8Matthew 26:39 Jesus Christ's obedience meant ultimate personal cost Philippians 2:8pp Mk 14:36 See also pp Lk 22:42 Isaiah 50:5-6; 53:10-12Matthew 16:21 John 10:18; 13:1 pp Mk 8:31 Hebrews 5:8pp Lk 9:22 Romans 5:18-19See also Jesus Christ's obedience was necessary for God's salvation plan Matthew 27:40-42Luke 24:26 pp Mk 15:30-31 John 17:2-4,26; 19:30pp Lk 23:35-37 Luke 2:51Jesus Christ's obedience was shown in his human relationships He was obedient to his parents See also Matthew 17:24-27; 22:17-21He was obedient to secular authorities pp Mk 12:15-17 Matthew 5:17-18; 22:37-40pp Lk 20:22-25 He was obedient to the Jewish law Mark 2:23-28pp Mk 12:29-31 John 7:19; 10:37-38pp Lk 10:26-28 Jesus Christ's obedience and commitment were to the spirit of God's law; his attitudes to Jewish legalism were often seen as disobedience. Disputes over the Sabbath are one example. Matthew 19:17Believers should follow Jesus Christ's example of obedience See also Obedience to God's will is paramount Matthew 7:21; 12:50John 15:10 pp Mk 3:35 Ephesians 6:6pp Lk 8:21 2 John 1:6See also Christlike obedience expresses love for God John 14:15,20-21; 15:12Romans 1:5 Obedience should characterise believers' lives See also Acts 5:29"obedience" refers to a whole lifestyle arising from a relationship with God through Jesus Christ. 2 Corinthians 2:9See also 1175 God, will of2036 Christ, humility 2218 Christ, Son of God 2324 Christ as Saviour 2327 Christ as servant 2339 Christ, example of 2510 Christ, baptism of 2525 Christ, cross of 2570 Christ, suffering 5379 law, Jesus Christ's attitude to 8453 obedience |
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