So is everyone having a busy week?? :)
REAL LOVE!! What is it?? We were introduced to this in chapter 3 v 16 where it says we know what real love is because Jesus gave up his life for us. And we also should give up our lives for our brothers and sisters.
Then in chapter 4 verse 10 this message is repeated. Real love is not that we loved God but that he loved us and demonstrated this by sending his son as a sacrifice. At the end of the day it really is all about love... but not a schmalzy type of love that makes us feel good - this is a love that really sacrifices for the benefit of others.
In verse 16 God is equated again with love, and we are encouraged to trust in his love.
In verse 17 we are given the solution to how we grow more perfect in our love each day.
Then in verse 18 we are told the cure for fear: perfect love!
May this chapter encourage us not only to discuss the meaning of "love" but to radically live it!!!
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An eight week journey of seeking God as we read.think.pray.live our way through the gospel of John
An Invitation
Please join us during this lead up to Christmas 2009 by doing the four things listed below. Anyone can join at any time throughout this 8 week period although obviously it would be best if you can begin with us on the first of November 2009.
Requirements:
1. Commit to seeking God EVERY DAY in Nov & Dec '09 in a way that is more radical than anything you have ever done before.
2. Read.think.pray.live your way through the Gospel of John in seven weeks (3 chapters each week) and then 1 John, 2 John, 3 John in the final week.
3. Listen to the Holy Spirit and obey whatever he says to do!!
4. Contribute your insights and experiences to this blog.
May we all continue to seek the Kingdom of God before anything else!
Requirements:
1. Commit to seeking God EVERY DAY in Nov & Dec '09 in a way that is more radical than anything you have ever done before.
2. Read.think.pray.live your way through the Gospel of John in seven weeks (3 chapters each week) and then 1 John, 2 John, 3 John in the final week.
3. Listen to the Holy Spirit and obey whatever he says to do!!
4. Contribute your insights and experiences to this blog.
May we all continue to seek the Kingdom of God before anything else!
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