Jesus was the best example of a disciple. So, the Apostle Paul urged followers to "let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus, who being in the form of God, Creator, did not think equality with God something to be grasped at, but made himself of no reputation, and took upon him the form of a servant, and was made in the likeness of men: And being found in fashion as a man, he humbled himself, and became obedient unto death, even the death of the cross." (Philippians 2:5-8, Revised from KJV for clarity).

It is essential to know the authentic Jesus. Although denominational Christendom elevates the name of Jesus, it presents many distorted images of our Lord. Paul beautifully captured a description of the 'real' Jesus in the preceding verse. If we are to develop the mind of Christ—that is, his thought patterns, temperament, and attitude—then we must understand the genuine Jesus.