Example - noun
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one of a number of things, or a part of something, taken to
show the character of the whole: This painting is an
example of his early work.
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2.
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a pattern or model, as of something to be imitated or avoided:
to set a good example.
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3.
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an instance serving for illustration; specimen: The case histories gave carefully detailed examples of
this disease.
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4.
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an instance illustrating a rule or method, as a mathematical
problem proposed for solution.
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5.
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an instance, esp. of punishment, serving as a warning to
others: Public executions were meant to be examples
to the populace.
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6.
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a precedent; parallel case: an action
without example.
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–verb
(used with object)
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Rare. to give or be an example
of; exemplify (used in the passive).
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[Origin: 1350–1400; ME exa(u)mple
< MF example < L exemplum, akin to eximere to take
out (ex- ex-1 + emere
to buy, orig. take); r. ME exemple < L, as above
] —Synonyms 1. Example, sample, specimen
refer to an individual phenomenon taken as representative of a type, or to a
part representative of the whole. Example is used of an
object, condition, etc., that is assumed to illustrate a certain principle or
standard: a good example of baroque architecture. Sample refers to a small portion of a substance or to a single
representative of a group or type that is intended to show what the rest of the
substance or the group is like: a sample of yarn. Specimen usually suggests that the “sample” chosen is intended
to serve a scientific or technical purpose: a blood
specimen;
] —Synonyms 1. Example, sample, specimen
refer to an individual phenomenon taken as representative of a type, or to a
part representative of the whole. Example is used of an
object, condition, etc., that is assumed to illustrate a certain principle or
standard: a good example of baroque architecture. Sample refers to a small portion of a substance or to a single
representative of a group or type that is intended to show what the rest of the
substance or the group is like: a sample of yarn. Specimen usually suggests that the “sample” chosen is intended
to serve a scientific or technical purpose: a blood
specimen;
Greek
deiÛgma
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from
the base of (1166)
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1.
a thing shown
- a specimen of any thing, example, pattern
Heb 1:3 Who
being the brightness of his glory, and the express image of his person, and
upholding all things by the word of his power, when he had by himself purged
our sins, sat down on the right hand of the Majesty on high:
- This verse tells us Jesus is exact image of God – He is God that we can see – “if you have seen Me, you have seen God”-Jn 14:6
- Jesus is our example –
Eph
4:11 And he gave some, apostles; and
some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers;
Eph
4:12 For the
perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the
body of Christ
1. Jesus
fulfilled every one of these offices – note the word edify /Word only builds up
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- That is how God treats His Kids – that is the example He sets for us
- Every account in Word is there to give us answers, build us up and to set an example. Mat 17:24-26 shows us is an example of submitting to authority weather we agree or not – that is what God calls doing right “just because”
Here we see from Mat. 27 Jesus setting an example to His disciples (as well as us) to do right even when we know we are being taken advantage of. In those days a tax collector taxed the individual taxpayer more than was owed. He then payed the government. He kept the difference. The difference was his profit.
side note: Rome only taxed foreigners - not citizens of Roman Empire
25 “Yes, he does,” he replied.
When Peter came into the house, Jesus was the first to speak. “What do you think, Simon?” he asked. “From whom do the kings of the earth collect duty and taxes—from their own children or from others?”
26 “From others,” Peter answered.
“Then the children are exempt,” Jesus said to him. 27 “But so that we may not cause offense, go to the lake and throw out your line. Take the first fish you catch; open its mouth and you will find a four-drachma coin. Take it and give it to them for my tax and yours.”
(The right thing to do, doing just because it's right)
Mat 20:28
Just
as the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life
as a ransom for many
(The right thing to do, doing just because it's right)
Jn 13-17
13"You call me 'Teacher' and
'Lord,' and rightly so, for that is what I am. 14Now
that I, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you also should wash one
another's feet. 15I have set you an example that
you should do as I have done for you. 16I tell
you the truth, no servant is greater than his master, nor is a messenger
greater than the one who sent him. 17Now that you
know these things, you will be blessed if you do them.
(The right thing to do, doing just because it's right)
In Paul’s 1st
letter to Timothy he cites The Lord’s mercy and example to us all:
12 I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who has
given me strength, that he considered me faithful, appointing me to his
service. 13Even though I was once a blasphemer
and a persecutor and a violent man, I was shown mercy because I acted in
ignorance and unbelief. 14The grace of our Lord
was poured out on me abundantly, along with the faith and love that are in
Christ Jesus.
15Here is a trustworthy saying that deserves full
acceptance: Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners—of whom I am the
worst. 16But for that very reason I was shown
mercy so that in me, the worst of sinners, Christ Jesus might display his
unlimited patience as an example for those who would believe on him and receive
eternal life. 17Now to the King eternal,
immortal, invisible, the only God, be honor and glory for ever and ever. Amen.
Examples
to set (set for):
1. Our children – Godly , do the right thing always (do
right just because it’s right) God wants you to do this because good for us –
what comes around, goes around.
Eph 6:4
Fathers, do not exasperate your
children; instead, bring them up in the training and instruction of the Lord.
.family
2. believers and non believers – there watching you.(you may be the ONLY representation of Jesus they see)
1 Tim 4:12 Don't let anyone look down on you
because you are young, but set an
example
a. Always build up
b. Don’t do things that are OK but don’t help or
non-believers and many believers don’t understand - remember:
1
Cor 6:12 says - All
things are lawful unto me, but all things are not expedient: all things are
lawful for me, but I will not be brought under the power of any.
Do the right thing on purpose – just because
it is the right thing to do!
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