Outline 1. An act of love 2. The act points to something greater 3. The act is an example to all believers What does it mean to be truly blessed?
Author: John Woldhuis (John Woldhuis)
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A People of Love
Outline Op Shop Love is from God (vv.7-8) An example of Love (vv.9-10) Love perfected (vv.11-12) Love in action
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The Kingdom of the Christ
Outline Beginnings Matthew 4:17 – From that time Jesus began to preach, saying, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.” The Kingdom… Comes from heaven Comes from his word Comes into the heart Comes into history
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Disciples keep the end in mind
Outline Missenden Road 1. No comparison 2. The longing of creation 3. A people of hope Keep the end in mind
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Disciples live an undivided life
Outline Important Questions What must I do to inherit eternal life? How can I have eternal life?
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Disciples do what love requires
Outline Born into a family 1. True love lays down his life for others 2. True love sees a brother in need and opens his heart toward him. 3. True love can be seen in actions and truth 4. True love as disciples of Jesus
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Disciples are family
Outline Independent vs. Community Honest Love… 1. Genuine Love 2. Love one another with brotherly affection 3. Be Zealous (Enthusiastic) 4. Rejoice and Patience 5. Contribute Disciples are family
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Disciples hear and obey
Outline Hear and Obey It’s like building a house How do you build your house?