What characteristics did a priest need to possess in order to effectively carry out his calling? In what ways does Jesus’ exemplify these characteristics?

How can we seek to live out the principle of “not taking honor” for ourselves found in verse 4? How should this impact our approach to serving in the body of Christ?

How is Jesus’ prayer life described in v 7? How does this description compare to your own experience of prayer? Should prayer be sober and silent or loud and passionate?

The Father used suffering in the life of the Son to produce maturity and obedience. In what sense can suffering grow us up and make us more responsive to God’s desires? What lessons have you learned and how have you grown during the times you spent at the school of hard knocks?

 

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