The Mind of Christ - 2

Matthew 10:25-30

Introduction

1.      Because of computer viruses, we are careful about what goes into our computers – we need to exercise care about what goes into our minds

2.      Today, we will consider the mind of Christ as teacher, shepherd and atoning sacrifice  

Discussion

1.      The mind of Christ, the teacher

a.       It was not enough that he understood, but he had a burning desire that others understand as well  

b.      This is seen in his use of every opportunity – sometimes he answered the questions of others; sometimes he was the one who asked – Matt 11:3; 12:2; 16:13  

c.       Sometimes he sought out the ones to teach as when he entered the synagogues  

d.      Sometimes he was sought out by the crowds – John 6:25  

e.       We need the mind of Christ, the teacher  

2.      The mind of Christ, the shepherd

a.       He had compassion for those who were “distressed and downcast like sheep without a shepherd” – Matt 9:36  

b.      He is the one predicted by Isaiah – Is 42:1-3  

c.       He had concern for those who were outside the group to whom he was sent – Matt 15:21-28  

d.      He had concern for the rich and spoke the truth – Matt 19:21-22  

e.       We need the mind of Christ, the shepherd  

3.      The mind of Christ, the atoning sacrifice

a.       His rejection began when they claimed that he used Beelzebub to cast out Demons – Matt 12:25-29  

b.      He was rejected for his understanding of Scripture – Matt 15:12  

c.       He was rejected because he foretold his own death – Matt 16:22  

d.      Finally, He was rejected because he claimed to be the Son of God – Matt 26:64-67  

e.       We need the mind of Christ, the atoning sacrifice – 1Pet 2:21  

Conclusion

1.       We will never be Jesus, but we can learn to think like him

2.      In baptism one becomes a disciple of Jesus – Matt 10:25

3.      Phil 2:5