[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.”

    • John 5:28-29

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

    • Matthew 6:14-15; 7:2; 25:40

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

    • I John 4:7

• 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.

  • Romans 13:7

  • Galatians 5:13

  • James 2:1, 8 – Fulfill the royal law!

  • I John 3:16-18 – We need to capitalize on opportunities to show love for others.

  • Acts 26:24-29 – Paul showed love for others even in chains.