Dictionary of Bible Themes A person who acts as an illustration or model. Scripture provides examples of both good and bad conduct for the guidance of believers. 1 Corinthians 10:6Scripture provides examples to inform and warn believers See also Israel is an example to believers 1 Corinthians 10:11James 5:10-11 Job as an example of perseverance and patience John 13:151 Corinthians 11:1 The example of Jesus Christ is of special importance to Christians See also Matthew 11:29; 16:24Philippians 2:5-11 1 Timothy 1:16 Hebrews 3:1-2; 12:2 1 Peter 2:21 Philippians 3:17 See also The apostles set an example for believers to follow 2 Thessalonians 3:71 Peter 5:3 Titus 2:7 Christian leaders are to provide examples to their people See also 1 Timothy 4:12Galatians 3:15 James 3:4 Examples drawn from everyday life Matthew 15:22Biblical examples to be imitated Faith John 4:4-29a Canaanite woman John 20:24-29a Samaritan woman Romans 4:18-21doubting Thomas Hebrews 11:4-38Abraham Genesis 33:1-11various OT figures Forgiving one's enemies and assailants Genesis 45:5-15Esau 1 Samuel 24:8-22Joseph Luke 23:34David Acts 7:59Jesus Christ Ruth 2:15-19Stephen Generous giving Job 29:11-16Boaz Mark 12:41-44Job Acts 10:2a widow Exodus 15:1-2Cornelius Praise Exodus 18:9-12Moses 1 Chronicles 29:10-13Jethro Daniel 2:19-23David Luke 1:57-68Daniel Zechariah Leviticus 20:23Biblical examples to be avoided Proverbs 22:24-25Ezekiel 20:18 Hebrews 4:11 2 Peter 3:17 See also 1680 types1690 word of God 2339 Christ, example of 5035 mind 5410 midwife 5770 abandonment 5907 miserliness 6744 sanctification 8120 following Christ 8124 guidance 8206 Christlikeness 8266 holiness 8347 spiritual growth 8450 martyrdom |
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