Again and again, we are admonished to repent, have faith in Christ, and do good by doing what Jesus would do. We are taught that Jesus showed the perfect example of what we must do to receive eternal life. If we are serious about this, then we ought to take note of what Jesus did and do likewise. If we do not do as he did, nor seek to become even as he is, then we cannot logically expect to receive the salvation that he offers. He showed the way. We must follow that way if we are to become as he is and receive what he has.

These are my observations of what Jesus did and was in terms of the example that we must follow.

1. Even at a young age, Jesus really knew his scriptures. He was able to quote them and explain them. When he was tempted by the devil, he quoted the scriptures as his pretext for obedience to the commandments of God. He actively used the written word of God to deflect temptation and disseminate truth. He was careful to demonstrate how knowledge and understanding of the scriptures serve as a basis for repentance, faith in God, and spiritual advancement.
2. Jesus prayed a lot. He nurtured a deep spiritual connection with his Father through meditation and prayer. He was more at home in prayer than in doing anything else. Through prayer, he developed the faith to do all that he did. The power of prayer was his foundation of faith. Everything he did was achieved because he prayed with faith. The prayer of faith was the foundation of all that he did. Everything he did was in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost, through prayer.
3. Jesus went into the desert to fast and pray for extended periods of time. Fasting was his meat and drink spiritually. Through extended periods of fasting, meditation, and prayer, he was able to go to unimaginable places in the spirit, do unimaginable things, and assimilate the fullness of truth that he would need to accomplish all that he must do in mortality.
4. Jesus was not daunted by the difficulty of what his Father commanded him to do. He simply did what he was asked and required to do in love, gratitude, and perfect obedience. Even in Gethsemane, when he “prayed, saying, O my Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me; nevertheless, not as I will, but as thou wilt…” even then he submitted with the most profound humility and love. (Matthew 26:39) He did what he needed to do even though it was very hard. He was not hindered by the difficulty of the way.
5. As Jesus advanced from grace to grace, learning new truths and keeping new commandments, he did not reject new revelations that seemed to contradict what he already understood or that were not complimentary of the seemingly good people he knew. He understood that only his Father in Heaven was perfectly good and that we all lack truth and goodness and virtue. Jesus was humble and teachable. Even in Gethsemane and on Golgotha. What he lacked he obtained through perfect humility, faithfulness, and love.
6. Jesus was not bashful or hesitant about proclaiming the truth. He taught and proclaimed truth according to the faith and best benefit of those around him. And although he was repeatedly rejected and underappreciated, he kept at it anyway. He was valiant in his testimony of truth.
7. Jesus was not concerned about appearing humble. His humility was in relation to his father, not man. When he was accused of blasphemy and sin, he was not daunted; rather, he persisted in faith and boldness.
8. Jesus’ priority was always obedience to his Father, not conformity with traditions or expectations. Others thought they were more righteous than Jesus because he did not conform to all of their rules and traditions. He was not as institutionally religious as they were. He rejected the institutionally imposed rules and traditions that were at odds with truth and righteousness. Above all, Jesus was faithful to his conscience. He lived the higher law of the Celestial Kingdom. Because he lived the higher law, according to the order and power of a higher kingdom, he was able to do many seemingly miraculous things.
9. Jesus rebuked and condemned the Jewish leaders for their vanity and iniquity. He had no scruples about calling the Jewish church leaders on the mat for their apostasy, hypocrisy, and excess. Functioning outside of the religious hierarchy, he publicly called attention to their rejection of the prophets and for not doing the works of Abraham. He publicly condemned and rebuked the established religious institution of his day and was crucified for it.
10. Jesus was not bashful or hesitant about preaching repentance and faith in God. He preached the doctrine of Christ without apology. The standard of faith and obedience he taught was uncompromising. Again and again, his admonition was to go and sin no more. A high standard indeed!
11. Jesus looked for opportunities to serve, teach, and benefit others.
12. Jesus was a perfect man, without sin. He did only good and that which was best, living in harmony with the Spirit of God within him.
13. Jesus advanced from grace to grace, until he received and lived a fulness of truth, in obedience to a fulness of the commandments of God which he received from his Father. He did not stress about the enormity or magnitude of all that would be required of him. He simply focused on each successive task.
14. Jesus never looked back. He never had any backward-wistful glances at Babylon. He never wished he could indulge in sin like everyone else. He was 100% focused on the glory of God. He was all in. 
15. Jesus was 100% submissive to the will of his Father. He endured all suffering, being filled with perfect love, doing all things that he was commanded to do.
16. Jesus lived the life of a servant-king. He was the king of heaven and earth and it showed. And although he was the greatest, he was also accounted as the least and the servant of all. Jesus taught and acted with undeniable dignity and godliness, as a true king should. He did not flaunt his power or authority; rather, he submitted and was beaten, whipped, scorned, and crucified. As a king and as a servant, he lovingly sacrificed everything he had for our sake and for the glory of God.
17. As the Lamb of God, he humbly and lovingly submitted. He was offered as the sacrificial Lamb to atone for the sins of man. As the Lion of Judah, he brings justice to the sanctified and righteous judgement to all mankind.
18. As the Son of God he demonstrates unity with the Father by keeping all of the commandments and strictly following the straight and narrow path of truth and righteousness.
19. As the Father of us all, he disseminates truth and provides opportunities for growth, faith, repentance, obedience, and progression. He leads the way in showing us the way of exaltation and eternal life. As he did nothing save that which he had seen the Father do, we, likewise, should do nothing save that which we have seen Jesus do, or can imagine Jesus would do in our circumstances. As we come to know Jesus better and better, we must emulate him as he emulates the Father. Only by following this path can we likewise receive eternal life.

If you have any additional insights, I would love to hear them.

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