Relating to Family and Friends (Selected Scriptures)
I. God’s Love Must Shape Our Love II. God’s Love in us Builds Trust in our Relationships
Jesus’ Promises for Troubled Hearts (John 14:1-14)
Key Idea: When our hearts are troubled, Jesus promises his presence, his sufficiency, and his power. Jesus Promises His Presence (vv. 1-4) Jesus Promises His Sufficiency (vv. 5-11) Jesus Promises His Power (vv. 12-14)
Fruit of the Spirit: Joy
A Christ-Centered Love (John 13:18-38)
Key Idea: to love others well, we must first look to Christ. 1. A Christ-Centered standard of love: A love that imitates Christ A Christ-centered love does not limit WHO we love : from beloved to betrayer A Christ-centered love does not limit HOW we love: from the mundane to the monumental 2. A Christ-Centered […]
The Eleventh Hour (1 Peter 4:7-11)
Key Idea: The end times transform how Christians live.
In Pursuit of Unfair Relationships (John 13:1-17)
Key idea: Christian love (by its very nature) is the pursuit of what is unfair. 1. We must admit our struggle to love Two truths: Our sin makes it difficult to recognize our own sin Our sin means we will justify sin Two applications: DO see yourself in this story as a disciple who desperately […]
Purposeful Living Under Worldly Pressure (1 Peter 4:1–6)
Key Idea: As followers of Jesus, we’re called to live distinct, godly, and obedient lives even if it means suffering.
The Blessings of Fearing God (Psalm 128)
Key Idea: The God-fearing man has a special relationship to Scripture that results in a life of blessing from God The Basis of the Blessings (Psalm 128:1) The Extent of the Blessings (Psalm 128:2-6)
Fruit of the Spirit: Love
Be Encouraged and Keep Suffering for Christ (1 Peter 3:18–22)
Key Idea: Be encouraged…keep doing good because the path of suffering leads to our victorious king.