Where Love Grows (Ruth 2:1-13)
A steadfast love for others, grows in the soil of humility and faith. Soil #1: Our humility before God Soil #2: Our relationship with God Soil #3: Our trust in the sovereignty of God
Being God’s Steadfast Love (Ruth 1:6-18)
Key Idea: We must live out a steadfast love for others that is rooted in the steadfast love of God. The picture of steadfast love: covenant commitment and costly kindness The source of steadfast love: the true God The blessing of steadfast love: we are God’s steadfast love to others
Gospel-Centered Disciples Who Exalt (1 Peter 4:7-11)
5 ways that we should exalt Christ: Exalt Christ by adopting a war-time mentality Exalt Christ by praying effectively Exalt Christ by loving one another Exalt Christ by showing hospitality Exalt Christ by serving others with your gift
Put On Love (Colossians 3:14-15)
Bearing with One Another (Colossians 3:11-13)
We must let the truth of Christ fuel our love for others.
Work as Discipleship: Building Kingdom-Minded Relationship (Matthew 22:34-40)
Sharing Our Own Selves (1 Thessalonians 2:8)
The gospel fuels us to genuinely invest in each other’s lives.
Gospel-Centered Community: Loving What Christ Loves (1 Timothy 3:14-16)
Let the meaning and magnificence of the church encourage your passionate participation in the church.
The Great Commandment and All of Life (Matthew 23:34-40)
All of life is about loving God and loving others