DAILY TEXT, Today Sunday January 29, Christ set the example for them to faithfully follow in his footsteps (1 Pet. 2:21).

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Sunday January 29

Christ set the example for them to faithfully follow in his footsteps (1 Pet. 2:21).

The apostle Peter specifically mentioned the good example Jesus set for us by enduring suffering. But there are many other things about Jesus that we can imitate (1 Pet. 2:18-25). Actually, everything he did and said throughout his life is an example for us. But can we imperfect human beings follow the example of Jesus? Of course. Let us think that Peter did not say that we follow in the footsteps of Jesus "perfectly", but "faithfully". If we carefully follow his steps, doing all we can within our means, we will be applying the advice of the apostle John to “keep walking” just as Jesus did (1 John 2:6). If we follow in the footsteps of Jesus, we will draw closer to Jehovah. Why? Because Jesus left us an extraordinary example of what it means to live in a way that pleases God (John 8:29). So if we follow in Jesus' footsteps, Jehovah will be pleased. In addition, we have the assurance that our heavenly Father will draw near to those who strive to be his friends (James 4:8). w21.04 2, 3 pars. 4-6.

HOW CAN WE FOLLOW IN THE STEPS OF JESUS ​​FAITHFULLY?

What must we do to get to know Jesus better? (John 17:3).

In order to faithfully follow in Jesus' footsteps, we must first get to know him (see John 17:3). Getting to know Jesus is an ongoing process. We have to get to know him better and better, that is, learn about his qualities, his way of thinking and his standards. Whether we have been in the truth for a long time or a short time, we must all continue to strive to come to know Jehovah and his Son.

What do the four Gospels contain?

Jehovah loves us so much that, to help us know his Son, he included the four Gospels in his Word. These are historical accounts of the life and ministry of Jesus. They tell us what he said, did and felt. These four books help us to think carefully about his example (Heb. 12:3). So to speak, in them we see the footsteps of Jesus. If we analyze the Gospels, we can get to know him better and better and thus follow in his footsteps faithfully.

How can we benefit the most from the Gospels?

It is not enough to read the Gospels to get the most out of them. We need to take time to study them carefully and meditate on what we read (compare Joshua 1:8). Let's look at two suggestions that can help us meditate on what we read in the Gospels and apply it.

How can we bring the Gospel accounts to life?

First, bring the Gospel accounts to life. Let's use our imagination to see, hear and feel what was happening at that moment. It may be useful for us to look for information in the publications provided by Jehovah's organization. Let's analyze the context of the passage we are studying. Let's find information about the people, places, and what happened before and after what we are reading. If it is an account that appears in other Gospels, let us compare them and perhaps we will find interesting details that one writer includes but another does not.

What do we have to do to apply the Gospel accounts?

Second, apply the Gospel accounts (John 13:17). After having carefully studied a story from the Gospels, let us ask ourselves: “What does this story teach me? How can I use it to help others?” Let's think of someone in particular who could help; then, when the time is right, let us tactfully and lovingly tell him the lesson we have learned.

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