Part 1 of a study in the attitudes, approaches, and methods of Jesus observed in the earthly mission of Jesus to reveal His Himself and His message, the Gospel, to the world.

1. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mWGeRgFa-hI

2. Your mission, should you decide to accept it, is to
utilize the training received by observing the
attitudes, approach, and methods of Jesus Christ,
each disciple will engage in bringing the gospel to
their own areas of influence. This shall be done with
loving attitudes, respect for those to whom the gospel
is presented, and a variety of methods designed to
attract people to Christ. We shall seek to be
persuasive without being deceptive or manipulative.

3. 1. They Must Be Resolute in Completing the Mission.
2. They Must Be Loving in the Performance of the
Mission.
3. They Must Not Be Discriminatory in Offering the
Opportunity for Peace.
4. They Must Confront Those Who Oppose But Be
Ready to Show Mercy to Those Seeking Peace.

4. I. Jesus Was Resolute in His Mission,
Luke 4:16-21; John 8:42.
A. The Submission to His Father’s Will—To Seek
and Save the Lost, John 6:38-40;
Luke 4:42-43.
B. The Obligation of Christians,
Luke 24:46-51; Acts 10:37-42
C. The Preview of Victory for Faithful
Christians, Rev 12:10-11

5. II. Jesus Was Genuine in His Love,
John 13:1; Mark 10:17-22.
A. Jesus Loved Even Those Sinners Who Walked
Away, Mark 10:17-22.
B. Jesus Especially Loved Those Who Decided to
Remain, John 13:1.
C. Christians Are Also Obligated to Show Genuine
Love, Mat 5:43-48.
D. Christians Are Also Called to Be Willing to
Sacrifice Their Lives to Save Others,
1 John 3:15-16.

6. III. Jesus Was Non-Discriminatory in His Message, Luke
7:36-50
A. Jesus Welcomed Sinners We Often
Condemn, Luke 7:36-39, 44-48
1. The Pharisees had become so self-
righteous they had concluded that it was
their place to condemn sinners rather
than seek their redemption,
Luke 7:36-39.

7. 2. Jesus was so compassionate toward
sinners that He was pleased when they
came seeking Him and forgave them
their sins, Luke 7:44-48.

8. B. Jesus Sought Sinners and Outcasts We
Often Avoid, John 4:5-42.
Such as the woman at the well:
1. Jesus initiated the contact with the
sinner with non-judgmental
conversation, John 4:5-10.

9. 2. Jesus turned the conversation to a
spiritual purpose, John 4:15-19.
3. Jesus offered Himself as God’s
Anointed One (Messiah),
John 4:15-19.
4. The woman responded with faith
followed by testimony,
John 4:28-30.
5. The woman’s faith was multiplied in
others as a result of her testimony,
John 4:39-42.

10. C. The Obligation of Christians to Share the
Gospel, Mat 28:19-20.
D. The Attitude of the Christian in Sharing
the Gospel, 1 Pet 3:15-16.

11. 1. The message to the woman caught in
adultery was merciful,
John 8:10-11.
2. The basis of Jesus’ ministry to sinners
was merciful, Mat 9:10-13.

12. IV. Jesus Was Confrontational with Self-Righteous
Hypocrites but Merciful Toward the Victims
of Sin, John 8:1-11.
A. Jesus Looked for Motive Behind the
Condemnation, John 8:1-9.
B. Jesus Was Ready to Offer Mercy in Place
of Condemnation, John 8:10-11.

13. Conclusion
The Great Opportunity Before Us—to tell those
separated from God that there is a new world
coming, 2 Cor 5:17.
The Great Provision Made for All of Us—Christ
paid for the sins that separated us from God, 2
Cor 5:18-19a.
The Great Privilege Extended to Us Who Believe—
to appeal to people to reconcile with God, 2
Cor 5:19b-21.