Do You Love Me?

Pastor Jim Peacock
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The John 14:21 Principle

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Read John 13:15-15:17

According to Jesus, What will we do if we love him?
Keep His commandments (John 13:34, 14:15, 21, 15:12-14, 17) or His words (v. John 14:23)
If we keep His commands or words, What will He do?
John 14:16 - He will give the Holy Spirit to be with us forever.
John 14:18 - He will not leave us.
John 14:21 - Jesus will love us and show Himself to us.
John 14:25 - He (the Holy Spirit) will teach us all things (see 1 John 2:27).
How did Jesus model this for us?
He did as His Father commanded Him (John 14:31).
And that was, He laid down His life (John 15:13).
What are His commands?
Matt 22:34-40
According to this passage in Matthew, what are the two greatest commands?
Love God
Love People
Why are these two commandments so important?
Matt 22:40
How should we love God?
Deut. 6:4 The Shemah
Draw Illustration: Heart, Soul and Might
Jesus added the mind, probably because of the Greek influence and teaching. Dichotomy vs Trichotomy
Do you love God perfectly? With ALL your Heart, Soul and Might?
Do you love God like you should?
Do you love God at all?
Twice Jesus says, “DO NOT LET YOUR HEARTS BE TROUBLED!” (John 14:1, 27)
Notice the second command is like the first.
So, what does this mean?
According to Matt 22:39, How do we love people?
Love your neighbor as yourself.
How do we love ourselves?
Draw cross illustration: Love God - Love People
Luke 9:23-24take up his cross daily and follow me”
1 John 3:23-24
Draw The John 14:21 Principle
John 17:3 “And this is eternal life...”
Know God
Know the Word
Know How to Obey
Know How to Love God

Assignment: Read 1 John

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