JESUS SHOWS US HOW TO LOVE
(John 3:16 KJV) For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
(John 3:17 KJV) For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved.
(Rom 5:1 KJV) Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ:
(Rom 5:2 KJV) By whom also we have access by faith into this grace wherein we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God.
(Rom 5:3 KJV) And not only so, but we glory in tribulations also: knowing that tribulation worketh patience;
(Rom 5:4 KJV) And patience, experience; and experience, hope:
(Rom 5:5 KJV) And hope maketh not ashamed; because the love of God is shed abroad in our hearts by the Holy Ghost which is given unto us.
(Rom 5:6 KJV) For when we were yet without strength, in due time Christ died for the ungodly.
(Rom 5:7 KJV) For scarcely for a righteous man will one die: yet peradventure for a good man some would even dare to die.
(Rom 5:8 KJV) But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.
(Rom 5:9 KJV) Much more then, being now justified by his blood, we shall be saved from wrath through him.
Love is the greatest gift anyone could give. God’s love is greater than human love could ever be. It is perfect, complete and unconditional.
1. Jesus’ love was a gift of total sacrifice. Thusly, He shows us how to love.
(1 Tim 2:5 KJV) For there is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus;
(1 Tim 2:6 KJV) Who gave himself a ransom for all, to be testified in due time.
A. Jesus gave the best ..... His life to save our soul.
B. Jesus showed that sacrificial love is more than a feeling --- sacrificial love always leads to personal involvement.
C. Jesus stood in the gap for every man, woman, boy and girl -- of every tribe - of every nationality - of every nation; poor or rich, regal or common, scholar or dunce, big or small, beautiful or homely.
2. Jesus’ love is a satisfying gift. It quenches the parched soul and gives lasting peace and assurance. It is a continuing and effective balm for the soul.
(Psa 107:9 KJV) For he satisfieth the longing soul, and filleth the hungry soul with goodness.
A. Jesus gives real and lasting contentment. He says in Matthew 11:1
B. Jesus love will satisfy the restless, longing, hungry heart.
C. His love will heal the crisis in personal and family needs
D. The only way to find spiritual satisfaction is to have a vibrant, living, continuous appropriation of Christ’s love in your life.
3. Jesus Love is lasting; not temporal or fickle. It is a sustaining love.
(Phil 1:6 KJV) Being confident of this very thing, that he which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ:
A. Only a personal faith in Jesus will prepare us for heaven.
B. Only Jesus can help us face life’s situations with victory.
C. We won’t have to fall under the weight of despair, distress, or discouragement with Jesus’ love in our heart.
D. Life is too big to handle alone .... we need Jesus in our life.
Conclusion:
Without Jesus, we stand dirty, ragged, weary, torn, frustrated, lost and headed for an eternity without hope. But, with Jesus, we are SAVED, SAVED, SAVED!IN HIM, WE "SHALL NOT PERISH BUT HAVE EVER LASTING LIFE."