2. THE SERVANT EXAMPLE TO BE FOLLOWED “…I have given you an example, that you should do as I have done to you” (John 13:15) “…To this you were called, because Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that you should follow His steps” (1 Peter 2:21)

3. Character traits of Jehovah’s ideal Servant: Humble (Isaiah 42:2). Gentle, caring (Isaiah 42:3). Steadfast (Isaiah 42:4). Purposeful (Isaiah 49:1, 2). Trust (Isaiah 49:4). Receptive (Isaiah 50:4). Obedient, faithful (Isaiah 50:5). Courageous (Isaiah 50:6). Perseverance (Isaiah 50:7). Loving, sacrificial (Isaiah 53:5). Self-control (Isaiah 53:7). Righteous (Isaiah 53:11).

4. A godly servant willingly does the lowliest of tasks (John 13:3-17). Although Jesus is Deity, He clothed Himself to serve and placed Himself at the apostles’ feet. We are not greater than our Teacher and Master. We have no part in Christ if we do not share with the Lord in the fellowship of serving one another. Blessing comes if we do it, if we serve.

5. A godly servant constantly seeks to do the will of the heavenly Father (John 4:34; 5:30; 6:38). The Lord’s appetite, decisions, words, deed and will were always to submit to and to carry out His Father’s will. Hebrews 5:7-8 The Servant Jesus is the author of eternal salvation to all who obey Him (Hebrews 5:9). By listening to God By receiving God’s word By doing what God says