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There is much discussion in our society about what Jesus said or didn't say as well as what He meant by what He said or didn't say. So how do we know who is right? We go straight to the source, HIS WORD! Journey with us in 2023 as we explore what Jesus said on a variety of topics and let's dig in together as we seek to understand, apply and live out all that "JESUS SAID".
Now, seemingly more than ever, the definition of love in our society is often changing. So, how do we determine what the definition is, or if a definition even exists? As Christians, we believe that God is love and as such, He alone defines what love is. Since Jesus is God in the flesh, what He says about love and how He models it is our standard. Join with us as we look at what “Jesus Said” about love, how He lived it out and how we are to respond, in our sermon series “You Shall Love”.
JESUS said the greatest commandment is to love HIM with everything you've got and to love your neighbor as you love yourself. This is impossible on our own and that's HIS point, we need JESUS! Using the famous story of the "Good Samaritan" JESUS teaches anyone willing to learn that perfect love is only accomplished by HIM and thus by humbling ourselves in trusting HIM, not trying to justify ourselves with our own actions.
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Discussion Questions -
1 - What is it about how JESUS (& HIS FATHER) say how to love that is so hard for us to accept (Mark 12:29-31)?
2 - Why does JESUS answer the lawyer with story of the Good Samaritan instead of a straight answer?
3 - Should love be costly? Why or why not? How do you know when and what to risk in loving others?
4 - Who do you most identify with in this story of the Good Samaritan? Why?
5 - To whom will you be a "Good Samaritan" (like JESUS) this week? Who will hold you accountable to this?
Please pray for a heart to love like JESUS calls you to love.
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