1. I Peter 2:21-25

2.  Through Jesus is the way that leads to eternal life (John 14:1-6) ◦ It is through His way we have a living and eternal hope (Rev. 21:22-27)  Jesus gave His life and bore the sins for all humanity (Hebrews 9:23-28) ◦ No longer needing to make yearly sacrifices to purge our sins ◦ This is the greatness of His sacrifice

3.  It is also quoted in Isaiah 53 ◦ He suffered many humiliating and shameful things  Beaten  Cursed  Mocked  Did He call Ten Thousand Angels?  Christ bore our sins on the cross ◦ Something we were not deserving of ◦ It shows His compassion and love (Romans 5:6-11)

4.  Christ died for the ungodly and there was one request Christ made for us in return  Paul Speaks of this:  I Corinthians 11:1: Imitate Christ  Ephesians 5:1: As dear children  Philippians 3:17 Walk as the pattern  Christ makes it known:  Matthew 4:19  Mark 2:14  John 1:43

5.  Don’t allow outside hindrances to block our following Christ (Luke 9:57-62) ◦ Christ needs to be first! ◦ Where does he fit in? (Matthew 19:16-22) ◦ Make a list  Strive for perfection everyday of our lives (Romans 12:2) ◦ God has offered grace and mercy ◦ It is up to us to strive to live our life according to how Christ lived  Righteous holy and pleasing to God!

6.  Hearing  (Romans 10:17)  Believing  (John 8:24)  Repenting  (Luke 13:5)  Confessing  (Romans 10:9-10)  Baptism  (Acts 2:38)  Faithful to Death  (Revelation 2:10)  Act Now Before It Is Too Late!