CCOU 201

CCOU 401: What Would Jesus Think and Do?: Understanding the Way of Christ Dr. Ron Hawkins
Course Description: The popular acronym WWJD reminds us of a helpful tool to use in counselingconsider what Jesus would do, both for the counselor and the client, before proceeding with the problem. In various kinds of cases, you will be challenged to consider what route of care to use. Start by asking yourself the questionwhat would Jesus do? Course Objectives: At the end of this lesson, you will be to 1. Understand why it is important that you seek to counsel people the way Jesus would counsel them. 2. Know what Jesus did to prepare for His care-giving ministry. 3. Appreciate your major focus as a care-giver. 4. Know what you must do to imitate Jesus care-giving practices. 5. Understand the role of the Holy Spirit in your attempts to care for people. 6. Enumerate the characteristics Jesus demonstrated as He engaged in His caregiving ministry.

Introduction: One of the first steps to biblical counseling is considering how Jesus would approach the situation. When the Holy Spirit comes to live within us, He enables us to understand the heart and nature of Christ.

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CCOU 201 What Would Jesus Think and Do?: Understanding the Way of Christ Dr. Ron Hawkins I. What Would Jesus Do?

A significant question 1. Called to be imitators of God (Ephesians 5:1)

2. Commanded to clothe ourselves with Jesus Christ (Romans 13:14)

3. He is called Wonderful Counselor (Isaiah 9:6)

An answerable question 1. The Gospels

2. The Scriptures (2 Timothy 3:15-16)

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The Jesus of the Gospels A. Came to meet peoples needs (Luke 4:18-19)

B. Came to be a man for the valley (Mount of Transfiguration; Luke 9:37) Page 2 of 7

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C. Came to be a servant (Mark 10:45; John 13)

D. Prepared well for his valley engagements (Luke 2:40-49; Hebrews 10:24-25) 1. Learn to Listen 2. Sit Among the Teachers 3. Ask Questions E. Placed himself totally under His Fathers authority (Hebrews 10:7; John 7:17) 1. Come in Jesus Name 2. Come in Humility 3. Come in Accountability 4. Come with a Sense of Direction: To Do the Will of God F. Committed Himself completely to obeying Gods Word and following the leading of the Holy Spirit (Luke 4:1ff)

1. Full of the Spirit (Holy Spirit) 3. It Is Written (Gods Word) III. The Characteristics Jesus Demonstrated in His Care-Giving Ministry. A. Graciousness (Luke 4:22; John 1:14) GRACE = Gods Riches At Christs Expense B. Truthfulness (John 14:6)

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C. Flexibility (1 Thessalonians 5:14)

D. Patience (1 Thessalonians 5:14; Sleepy Disciples; Isaiahs Description)

E. Love (John 14-15)

F. Empowerment (Acts 1:8) 1. The Empowering Word 2. The Empowering Spirit G. Humility (Philippians 2)

H. Collaborative Spirit (Mark 10:35)

I. Expressive (John 11:35)

J. Prayerfulness (Luke 11:1; Exodus 32:31)

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K. Goal Oriented (Change-Oriented: Peter, Martha, Rich Young Ruler)

L. Peaceful (John 19:9-11 Jesus words before Pilate)

M. Forgiving (Luke 23:24)

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1. Who was the greatest counselor who ever lived? Give two reasons why we should ask the question, What would Jesus do if he was counseling the people Im counseling?

2. What is our primary source for investigating the content of Jesus care-giving ministry? List five things we discover about Jesus care-giving ministry as we watch Him work with people in the Gospels.

3. What do we learn about Jesus preparation for His ministry from Luke 2:40-52? What do we learn about Jesus ministry from passages like Hebrews 10:7 and John 7:17?

4. Give two examples of Jesus confronting people and counseling for change.

5. What characteristics did Jesus consistently use in His care-giving ministry? In Jesus encounter with Pilate in John 19:9-11, we find Jesus modeling what characteristic for us?

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CCOU 201 Soul Care Notes: Ephesians 5:1 Romans 13:14 Isaiah 9:6 II Timothy 4:18-19 Luke 4:18-19 Luke 9:28-37 Mark 10:45 John 13:12 Luke 2:40-52 Hebrews 10:24, 25 Hebrews 10:7 John 7:17 Ecclesiastes 12:9-11 John 19:9-11 Luke 11:1 John 1:14 Luke 4:22 John 14:6 Ephesians 4:15 Luke 13:3 I Thessalonians 5:14 I Corinthians 13 Isaiah 42:3 John 14 Acts 1:8 John 16:7-8 Philippians 2:5-11 John 11:35 Exodus 32:31-33 Luke 23:24

Bibliography/Reading List: Crabb, Larry. Finding God. Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan Publishing, 1993.

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