Introduction

  • I John 4:7-21

Love starts with God.

  • I John 3:1
  • Romans 8:35-39, 32
  • Romans 5:6
  • Titus 3:3-7
  • II Thessalonians 2:16-17
  • God loves you!

We should love Him back.

  • I John 4:19-21
  • Ephesians 2:4
  • We can’t love God in the way and to the degree that He loves us, but we must do so with the capacity that we have.
  • Ephesians 6:24
  • Luke 17:15 – We must show gratitude!
  • I John 5:2-3 – We must obey God!
  • Revelation 2:2

We should love others like He does.

  • I John 4:11
  • I John 3:14-18
  • Ephesians 5:1-2 – Walk in love.
  • Am I willing to help someone that does not deserve it?
  • Jonah 4:2
  • Luke 15:1-32
  • What is our attitude? Am I imitating divine love?
  • Matthew 11:28-30
  • Matthew 12:20