
1 Peter 2:21–23 (ESV): For to this you have been called, because Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example, so that you might follow in his steps. 22 He committed no sin, neither was deceit found in his mouth. 23 When he was reviled, he did not revile in return; when he suffered, he did not threaten, but continued entrusting himself to him who judges justly.
How did Jesus encounter unjust suffering?
- The Cross
- Spiritual suffering
1 Peter 2:21–23 (ESV): For to this you have been called, because Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example, so that you might follow in his steps. 22 He committed no sin, neither was deceit found in his mouth.
1 Peter 2:23 (ESV): When he was reviled, he did not revile in return; when he suffered, he did not threaten, but continued entrusting himself to him who judges justly.
How did Jesus respond to his unjust suffering?
- He just kept trusting that God would handle the whole thing
- Jesus entrusted himself to God
Psalm 27:13–14 (NASB): In the land of the living.
14 Wait for the Lord;
Be strong and let your heart take courage;
Yes, wait for the Lord