• I John 4:7-21
  • Let us contemplate Divine love (I John 4:10)
    • I John 3:1
    • Romans 8:35-39
    • Isaiah 59:14-17
    • Romans 5:6-8 – God acted and extended mercy to us while we were still sinners by sending His Son to die for us.
    • Titus 3:3-7
    • II Thessalonians 2:16-17
  • Let us reciprocate Divine love (I John 4:19-21)
    • Ephesians 2:4-7 – There is no way that we can completely reciprocate God’s love.
    • Ephesians 6:24 – We should love Jesus with all the capacity that we have.
    • Luke 17:15-17 – Jesus expected gratitude from all ten of the lepers. If He expected gratitude for that act, how much more does He expect gratitude for His death on the cross?
    • I John 5:2-3 – We show love for God by obeying His commandments.
    • Revelation 2:2-5
  • Let us imitate Divine love (I John 4:11)
    • God’s love should resonate with us every day.
    • I John 3:14-17
    • Ephesians 5:1-2
    • Luke 15:1-2,8-10,11-32 – Jesus tries to correct bad attitudes about those who are sinners.
    • Matthew 11:28-30 – Jesus came to bring rest and relief.
    • Matthew 12:20-21 – Jesus came to help and bring hope to those who were troubled.