[Due to to COVID19 restrictions, we are doing things a little differently at Benchley and an audio recording is not available for this lesson. However, the lesson was live-streamed and can be watched below. -MRW]

  • Matthew 22:37-39

  • This love comes from my decision to follow Heaven’s example.

    • John 13:34-35; 15:12 – Jesus is the example!

    • Romans 5:6-8 – It was God’s decision for Jesus to die for us, even in our sins.

    • Titus 3:3-7 – God decided to love us.

    • It’s my decision when to love others. We certainly would not want God to show love for us only if or when we deserved it!

    • “This person has an eternal soul.”

    • “God is watching how well I love others.”

    • “I want to become an expert at love – just like my Father.”

  • I must prove to be a neighbor.

    • Luke 10:25-37 – Parable of the good Samaritan.

    • Matthew 5:43-48 – Our job is to love our neighbor. We should be a neighbor to all we come in contact with.

  • Love must be the foundation of my behavior toward all others.