Outline What do you hate? The world hates you because of Jesus(vv.18-21) The world’s hate is a guilty hate (vv.22-24) The world’s hate fulfils God’s law (v.25) What’s the response to hatred? (vv.26-27)
Author: John Woldhuis (John Woldhuis)
Bearing Fruit
Outline Branches Remain in Jesus so that you bear fruit Bear fruit in order to remain in Jesus Are you bearing fruit?
Solidarity with the King
Outline Printer’s Union 1. Solidarity 2. The Betrayal 3. The significance of Solidarity What next?
What does it mean to be truly blessed?
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?
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
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
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
Disciples live an undivided life
Outline Important Questions What must I do to inherit eternal life? How can I have eternal life?