| LESSON 6 | NOVEMBER 7, 2026 BUL 27, 5787 |
God is multifaceted, fulfilling countless roles in His relationship with humanity (Exodus 3:14). Among these is serving as the perfect model for us to follow. The term "model" encompasses concepts such as standard, replica, prototypical, perfect, exemplary, and example. A model, by one definition, means someone or something set before one for guidance or imitation (MWD). To be truly effective in our walk with Christ, we must allow Him to be our model in all we do. This means looking to Him as the standard for our actions and attitudes. Jesus is the perfect model because He is God, the Creator and master architect. As Paul asks in Romans 11:34, “Who has known the mind of God, or who has been His counselor?” This rhetorical question highlights the unmatched wisdom and authority of God.
Ephesians 5:1 Be ye therefore followers of God, as dear children.
God has always known He would create humanity (Romans 8:29); a creation made in His own likeness and image. From the very beginning, He chose to give us free will, fully aware that this freedom would make us vulnerable to corruption. God understands our thoughts, our attitudes, and the ways in which we reason. He knows the places we turn to for answers and is aware of the challenges we face, including the presence of an adversary, the devil, who seeks to pervert His will for humanity (Psalm 147:5). In response to these realities, God provided us with a model we could follow. It is a tangible example of what His will truly looks like in practice. This model needed to be someone who would share in our human experience: someone who resembles us, feels as we do, faces life as we do, and even shares in death as we do (Romans 8:3). The Scriptures refer to Jesus as this perfect model. (II Corinthians 5:21) He is the one who sets the standard for us to emulate in every aspect of our lives.
His Credentials
Authority: Genesis 1:1,12-14; Deuteronomy 32:39; Isaiah 43:10-11 Romans 11:33-36; Colossians 1:15-19; Revelation 22:13.
Humanity: Isaiah 9:6-7; John 1:14; Philippians 2:5-8; I Timothy 3:16; Hebrews 10:1-10, 4:14-16.
In an age where information is at our fingertips, it is essential that we remain focused on Christ as our example in daily living. With so many sources of guidance and advice available, it is easy to be influenced by competing voices.
Source: Merriam Webster Dictionary
Author: Evangelist Patricia Powell