As we see the superhero movies, those heros who have been given great abilities, also much is expected.

Luke 12:48 → For everyone who has been given something, much is required.

What is a hero? -> Someone who is admired or realized for their courage and abilities.  Another definition is someone who sacrifices themselves on behalf of others.  With great power, comes great responsibilities.

A great example of a hero in the Bible is King David.

1 Sam. 17: → Before he rose in prominence, King David did have amazing traits -- tracking down a bear or lion.

When we learn the behaviors of putting others ahead of ourselves, we are becoming Christ-like.

Rom. 5:6 - While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.  This a hero-like sacrifice.  

1 Cor. 15:3 → Christ died for our sins.

God is consistent, just, and fair.  God couldn’t overlook the penalty of death, it had to be paid.  We needed a hero, every human being needs a hero.

Heb. 4:15

Heb. 7;26 → Christ never sinned, He never earned that death penalty and could have walked away, but He didn’t.

Heb. 12:2

1 Cor. 15:25 → That last enemy to be slain is death.

We can’t become Jesus Christ, but we can be like him.  We start this by sacrificing our own self

Phil. 2:5 → Let this mind be in you as it is in Christ Jesus.  Don’t do anything in selfish ambition.

1 Pet. 4:8 → Love will cover a multitude of sins.  How is that?

We can be a loyal sidekick to Jesus Christ.

1 John 1:9

Matt 18:50 → If your brother sins, go and tell him alone.  You will have then gained a brother.  That sin will then be covered.  When we go to a brother to discuss a sin, that is heroic.