Obedience of Jesus Christ

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The selfless obedience of Jesus Christ to the will of God his Father, through which the redemption of humanity is accomplished. Christ also shows himself willing to submit to earthly authorities and sets an example which believers are called to imitate.

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Jesus Christ was totally obedient to his Father’s will

Obedience was central to Jesus Christ’s life and thought

Jn 4:34; Heb 10:9

See also Mt 3:15; Mt 8:9–10; Jn 5:30; Jn 6:38; Jn 14:31; Heb 10:7; Ps 40:7–8

Jesus Christ’s obedience meant ultimate personal cost

Mt 26:39; Php 2:8

See also Is 50:5–6; Is 53:10–12; Mt 16:21; Jn 10:18; Jn 13:1; Heb 5:8

Jesus Christ’s obedience was necessary for God’s salvation plan

Romans 5:18–19 NASB95

So then as through one transgression there resulted condemnation to all men, even so through one act of righteousness there resulted justification of life to all men. For as through the one man’s disobedience the many were made sinners, even so through the obedience of the One the many will be made righteous.

See also Mt 27:40–42; Lk 24:26; Jn 17:2–4; Jn 17:26; Jn 19:30

Jesus Christ’s obedience was shown in his human relationships

He was obedient to his parents

Luke 2:51 NASB95

And He went down with them and came to Nazareth, and He continued in subjection to them; and His mother treasured all these things in her heart.

He was obedient to secular authorities

He was obedient to the Jewish law

Mt 5:17–18; Mt 22:37–40; Mk 2:23–28; Jn 7:19; Jn 10:37–38 Jesus Christ’s obedience and commitment were to the spirit of God’s law; his attitudes to Jewish legalism were often seen as disobedience. Disputes over the Sabbath are one example.

Believers should follow Jesus Christ’s example of obedience

Obedience to God’s will is paramount

Matthew 19:17 NASB95

And He said to him, “Why are you asking Me about what is good? There is only One who is good; but if you wish to enter into life, keep the commandments.”

See also Mt 7:21; Mt 12:50; Jn 15:10; Eph 6:6

Christlike obedience expresses love for God

2 John 6 NASB95

And this is love, that we walk according to His commandments. This is the commandment, just as you have heard from the beginning, that you should walk in it.

See also Jn 14:15; Jn 14:20–21; Jn 15:12

Obedience should characterise believers’ lives

Ro 1:5 “obedience” refers to a whole lifestyle arising from a relationship with God through Jesus Christ.