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Jesus stretches out his arms and miraculously heals a sick man." width="1200" height="303" class="north_center" /> </figure> </div> <p class="contextTtl" id="p1" data-pid="1"><span id="page71" class="pageNum" aria-hidden="true" data-no="71" data-before-text="71"></span><strong>LESSON 17</strong></p> <h1 id="p2" data-pid="2"><strong>What Is Jesus Like?</strong></h1> </header> <div class="clearfix alternatePresentation clickable noTooltips "> <div class="thumbnail"> <img src="/en/wol/mp/r1/lp-e/lff/2021/550" class="lightbox" data-alt-src="/en/wol/mp/r1/lp-e/lff/2021/553" data-alt-type="svg"/> </div> <div class="title">Printed Edition</div> </div> <div class="clearfix alternatePresentation clickable noTooltips hidden"> <div class="thumbnail"> <img src="/en/wol/mp/r1/lp-e/lff/2021/551" class="lightbox" data-alt-src="/en/wol/mp/r1/lp-e/lff/2021/554" data-alt-type="svg"/> </div> <div class="title">Printed Edition</div> </div> <div class="clearfix alternatePresentation clickable noTooltips hidden"> <div class="thumbnail"> <img src="/en/wol/mp/r1/lp-e/lff/2021/552" class="lightbox" data-alt-src="/en/wol/mp/r1/lp-e/lff/2021/555" data-alt-type="svg"/> </div> <div class="title">Printed Edition</div> </div> <div class="bodyTxt"> <div id="tt4"> <p id="p3" data-pid="3">As we learn about the things Jesus said and did on earth, we discover qualities that draw us closer to him and to his Father, Jehovah. What are some of these appealing qualities? And how can we imitate Jesus in our own life?</p> <h3 class="du-color--red-500 du-fontSize--base du-margin-top--8" id="p4" data-pid="4"><strong>1.</strong> <strong>In what ways is Jesus like his Father?</strong></h3> <p id="p5" data-pid="5">In heaven, Jesus has watched his loving Father and learned from him for billions of years. As a result, he thinks, feels, and acts just like him. (Read <a href="/en/wol/bc/r1/lp-e/1102021217/0/0" data-bid="1-1" class="b">John 5:19</a>.) In fact, Jesus reflects his Father’s personality so perfectly that he said: <strong>“Whoever has seen me has seen the Father also.”</strong> (<a href="/en/wol/bc/r1/lp-e/1102021217/1/0" data-bid="2-1" class="b">John 14:9</a>) As you learn about Jesus’ personality, you will come to know Jehovah better. For instance, Jesus’ compassion for people shows how Jehovah feels about you.</p> <h3 class="du-color--red-500 du-fontSize--base du-margin-top--8" id="p6" data-pid="6"><strong>2.</strong> <strong>How has Jesus shown that he loves Jehovah?</strong></h3> <p id="p7" data-pid="7">Jesus said: <strong>“For the world to know that I love the Father, I am doing just as the Father has commanded me to do.”</strong> (<a href="/en/wol/bc/r1/lp-e/1102021217/2/0" data-bid="3-1" class="b">John 14:31</a>) While on earth, Jesus showed his great love for his Father by obeying him even when it was difficult to do so. Jesus also loved to talk about his Father and to help others cultivate a friendship with Him.—<a href="/en/wol/bc/r1/lp-e/1102021217/3/0" data-bid="4-1" class="b">John 14:23</a>.</p> <h3 class="du-color--red-500 du-fontSize--base du-margin-top--8" id="p8" data-pid="8"><strong>3.</strong> <strong>How has Jesus shown that he loves people?</strong></h3> <p id="p9" data-pid="9">The Bible says that Jesus is <strong>“especially fond of mankind.”</strong> (<a href="/en/wol/bc/r1/lp-e/1102021217/4/0" data-bid="5-1" class="b">Proverbs 8:31</a>, footnote) He demonstrated this love by encouraging and selflessly helping people. He performed miracles that showed not only his power but also his compassion. (<a href="/en/wol/bc/r1/lp-e/1102021217/5/0" data-bid="6-1" class="b">Mark 1:40-42</a>) He treated people kindly and impartially. His words gave comfort and hope to all honesthearted ones who listened. Jesus was willing to suffer and die because of his love for all mankind. But he especially loves those who follow his teachings.—Read <a href="/en/wol/bc/r1/lp-e/1102021217/6/0" data-bid="7-1" class="b">John 15:13, 14</a>.</p> </div> <div id="tt8"> <h2 class="du-color--coolGray-400 du-fontSize--basePlus1 du-letterSpacing--8 du-constrainStylesToTextWidth du-borderStyle-top--solid du-borderColor-top--coolGray-400 du-borderWidth-top--4 du-margin-top--12 du-padding-top--4" id="p10" data-pid="10"><span id="page72" class="pageNum" aria-hidden="true" data-no="72" data-before-text="72"></span><strong>DIG DEEPER</strong></h2> <div id="tt10" class="du-fontSize--basePlus1"> <p id="p11" data-pid="11">Learn more about Jesus’ personality. And consider how to express love and generosity as he did.</p> </div> <div id="tt11" class="dc-columns-desktopOnly du-margin-top--8"> <div id="tt12" class="dc-column-width--oneHalf du-margin-inlineEnd-desktopOnly--8"> <h3 class="du-color--red-500 du-margin-top--0" id="p12" data-pid="12"><strong>4.</strong> <strong>Jesus loves his Father</strong></h3> <p id="p13" data-pid="13">Jesus’ example teaches us how to express our love for God. <strong>Read</strong> <a href="/en/wol/bc/r1/lp-e/1102021217/7/0" data-bid="8-1" class="b"><strong>Luke 6:12</strong></a> <strong>and</strong> <a href="/en/wol/bc/r1/lp-e/1102021217/8/0" data-bid="9-1" class="b"><strong>John 15:10;</strong></a><a href="/en/wol/bc/r1/lp-e/1102021217/8/1" data-bid="9-2" class="b"> <strong>17:26</strong></a><strong>.</strong> After reading each scripture, discuss this question:</p> <ul><li><p id="p14" data-pid="14"> In imitation of Jesus, how can we show that we love Jehovah?</p> </li> </ul> </div> <div id="f2" class="dc-column-width--oneHalf"> <figure> <img src="/en/wol/mp/r1/lp-e/lff/2021/559" data-img-small-src="/en/wol/mp/r1/lp-e/lff/2021/558" alt="Jesus praying." width="900" height="763" /> <figcaption class="figcaption"> <p id="p51" data-pid="51">Jesus loved his heavenly Father and spoke to him often in prayer</p> </figcaption> </figure> </div> </div> <div id="tt16" class="dc-bleedToArticleEdge dc-paddingToContentEdge dc-bgImageLayout--matchContainerWidth-bottom du-bgColor--white du-borderStyle-top--solid du-borderColor--gray-100 du-borderWidth--1 du-margin-top--12 du-padding-top--8 du-padding-bottom--12 suppressZoom" style="background-image: url('/en/wol/mp/r1/lp-e/lff/2021/560')" data-bg-image="/en/wol/mp/r1/lp-e/lff/2021/560" data-bg-image-label=""><h3 class="du-color--red-500 du-margin-top--0" id="p15" data-pid="15"><strong>5. Jesus feels for people in need</strong></h3> <p id="p16" data-pid="16">Jesus put the needs of other people ahead of his own. Even when he was tired, he used his time and energy to help people. <strong>Read</strong> <a href="/en/wol/bc/r1/lp-e/1102021217/9/0" data-bid="10-1" class="b"><strong>Mark 6:30-44</strong></a><strong>,</strong> and then discuss these questions:</p> <ul><li><p id="p17" data-pid="17"> In this account, what are some ways that Jesus showed concern for others?—See <a href="/en/wol/bc/r1/lp-e/1102021217/10/0" data-bid="11-1" class="b">verses 31,</a> <a href="/en/wol/bc/r1/lp-e/1102021217/11/0" data-bid="12-1" class="b">34,</a> <a href="/en/wol/bc/r1/lp-e/1102021217/12/0" data-bid="13-1" class="b">41, and 42</a>.</p> </li> <li><p id="p18" data-pid="18"> What motivated Jesus to help people?—See <a href="/en/wol/bc/r1/lp-e/1102021217/13/0" data-bid="14-1" class="b">verse 34</a>.</p> </li> <li><p id="p19" data-pid="19"> Because Jesus reflects Jehovah’s personality, what does all of this teach you about Jehovah?</p> </li> <li><p id="p20" data-pid="20"> What are some ways that we can imitate Jesus’ concern for others?</p> </li> </ul> </div> <div id="f3" class="dc-bleedToArticleEdge"> <figure> <img src="/en/wol/mp/r1/lp-e/lff/2021/562" data-img-small-src="/en/wol/mp/r1/lp-e/lff/2021/561" alt="Jesus miraculously feeding thousands by multiplying five loaves and two small fish. The disciples distribute the food to men, women, and children." width="1200" height="580" /> </figure> </div> <div id="tt23" class="dc-columns-desktopOnly du-borderStyle-top--solid du-borderColor--gray-100 du-borderWidth--1 du-margin-top--12 du-padding-top--8"> <div id="tt24" class="dc-column-width--twoThirds du-margin-inlineEnd-desktopOnly--8"> <h3 class="du-color--red-500 du-margin-top--0" id="p21" data-pid="21"><span id="page73" class="pageNum" aria-hidden="true" data-no="73" data-before-text="73"></span><strong>6. Jesus is generous</strong></h3> <p id="p22" data-pid="22">Jesus was generous even though he did not have many material things, and he encouraged us to be generous. <strong>Read</strong> <a href="/en/wol/bc/r1/lp-e/1102021217/14/0" data-bid="15-1" class="b"><strong>Acts 20:35</strong></a><strong>,</strong> and then discuss this question:</p> <ul><li><p id="p23" data-pid="23"> According to Jesus, how can we be happy?</p> </li> </ul> <p id="p24" data-pid="24"><a href="https://www.jw.org/finder?lank=pub-lffv_171_VIDEO&wtlocale=E" data-video="webpubvid://?pub=lffv&track=171"><strong>Play the VIDEO</strong></a><strong>,</strong> and then discuss the question that follows.</p> <div id="tt29" class="dc-columns du-bgColor--teal-50 du-padding--4"> <div id="f4" class="dc-column-width--oneThird du-margin-inlineEnd--4"> <figure> <a href="https://www.jw.org/finder?lank=pub-lffv_171_VIDEO&wtlocale=E" data-video="webpubvid://?pub=lffv&track=171" class="dc-iconOverlay--play"><img src="/en/wol/mp/r1/lp-e/lff/2021/564" data-img-small-src="/en/wol/mp/r1/lp-e/lff/2021/563" alt="" width="1200" height="675" class="suppressZoom" /></a> </figure> </div> <div id="tt30" class="dc-column-width--twoThirds du-fontSize--baseMinus1 du-margin-children-vertical--0"> <p id="p25" data-pid="25"><a href="https://www.jw.org/finder?lank=pub-lffv_171_VIDEO&wtlocale=E" data-video="webpubvid://?pub=lffv&track=171"><strong>VIDEO: <em>“There Is More Happiness in Giving”—Excerpt</em> (4:00)</strong></a></p> </div> </div> <ul><li><p id="p26" data-pid="26"> What are some ways that we can give, even if we do not have much materially?</p> </li> </ul> </div> <div id="tt34" class="dc-column-width--oneThird"> <div id="tt35" class="du-fontSize--baseMinus1 du-borderStyle--solid du-borderWidth--3 du-borderColor--gray-200 du-margin-top--8 du-padding--4"> <h4 class="du-fontSize-mobileOnly--basePlus1 du-margin-top--0" id="p27" data-pid="27"><strong>Did you know?</strong></h4> <p id="p28" data-pid="28">The Bible teaches us to pray to Jehovah in Jesus’ name. (Read <a href="/en/wol/bc/r1/lp-e/1102021217/15/0" data-bid="16-1" class="b">John 16:23, 24</a>.) When we pray in that way, we show that we recognize what Jesus has done to help us become Jehovah’s friends.</p> </div> </div> </div> <div id="tt37" class="dc-bleedToArticleEdge dc-paddingToContentEdge du-bgColor--gray-50 du-margin-top--12 du-padding-vertical--4"> <p id="p29" data-pid="29"><strong>SOME PEOPLE SAY:</strong> “God doesn’t care about our suffering.”</p> <ul><li><p id="p30" data-pid="30"> Since Jesus reflects his Father’s personality, how do his actions prove that Jehovah cares about us?</p> </li> </ul> </div> </div> <div id="tt40"> <h2 class="du-color--red-500 du-fontSize--basePlus1 du-margin-top--12" id="p31" data-pid="31"><span id="page74" class="pageNum" aria-hidden="true" data-no="74" data-before-text="74"></span><strong>SUMMARY</strong></h2> <p id="p32" data-pid="32">Jesus loves Jehovah, and he loves people. Since Jesus is like his Father, the more you come to know Jesus, the more you will come to know Jehovah.</p> <h3 class="du-color--coolGray-500 du-fontSize--basePlus1 du-margin-top--8" id="p33" data-pid="33"><strong>Review</strong></h3> <ul><li><p id="p34" data-pid="34"> How can we show love for Jehovah, as Jesus did?</p> </li> <li><p id="p35" data-pid="35"> How can we show love for people, as Jesus did?</p> </li> <li><p id="p36" data-pid="36"> What do you find most appealing about Jesus’ personality?</p> </li> </ul> <div class="gen-field du-borderStyle-top--solid du-borderColor--gray-100 du-borderWidth--1 du-margin-top--12 du-padding--4 du-padding-desktopOnly--8" id="p37" data-pid="37"> <label for="tt49" id="tt48">Lesson completed on: </label> <input type="text" id="tt49" name="text-1"/> </div> <div id="tt51" class="du-bgColor--warmGray-50 du-padding--4 du-padding-desktopOnly--8"> <fieldset> <legend id="p38" data-pid="38" class="du-color--coolGray-500 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