Love Is Not a Transaction (Matthew 5:43-48)
We love faithfully, by faith.
I. The fuel for hate
A. We make love a transaction
B. We justify our lack of love
II. The fuel for love
A. We see God’s love as an example
B. We experience God’s love through faith
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Yahweh Is My Shepherd (Psalm 23:1-3)
When Yahweh is my shepherd, I can rest in His care.
Generous Mercy (Matthew 5:38-42)
Respond to the wrongs you suffer and the needs you see with the generous mercy of Christ.
I. Understand the destructive longing for vengeance
II. Display the Savior’s generous mercy
A. The degrading slap
B. The merciless lawsuit
C. The forced mile
D. The free gift
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Eyes Wide Shut (Luke 12:49-59)
Key idea: Jesus and His coming force a reckoning now, not only later.
The Legacy Worth Leaving (Deuteronomy 6:4-12)
Key Idea: The legacy worth leaving is helping the next generation love God Three ways we help the next generation love God:
Devoted: “Are We Headed in the Right Direction?” Signposts for Christian Dating (Selected Scriptures)
Christian dating defined: A mutual commitment between a Christian man and woman to test their relationship for marriage. “How Do We Know If We’re Ready to Get Married?”
Devoted: The Gift and Goal of Singleness (1 Corinthians 7:6-8, 25-35)
Key Idea: Singleness is a good gift with the grand goal of undivided devotion to God.
Iron Sharpens Iron Session 2: Sola Fide (Romans 3:28)
Our Words Matter (Matthew 5:33-37)
Key Idea: We love well by speaking truly and being true to our word. Two ways to speak truly and be true to our word:
The Return of the Master (Luke 12:35-48)
Key Idea: Jesus calls us to be spiritually alert and ready for His return, promising reward for those who are and retribution for those who aren’t.