LOVE & WAR LOVE & WAR

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LOVE & WAR

LOVE & WAR

LOVE ONE ANOTHER

LOVE ONE ANOTHER

FEBRUARY 11, 2018 1 JOHN 3:11-24

FEBRUARY 11, 2018 1 JOHN 3:11-24

BIG MOVE: Disciples of Jesus always press forward to LOVE one another.

BIG MOVE: Disciples of Jesus always press forward to LOVE one another.

1. Press forward through the RESISTANCE.

1. Press forward through the RESISTANCE.

2. Press forward and ENGAGE.

2. Press forward and ENGAGE.

3. Press forward into the victory of FAITHFULNESS.

3. Press forward into the victory of FAITHFULNESS.

PULPIT CURRICULUM

“Our reason for loving is not a one-time filling. It is a constant move. Our fuel is the Gospel.”

1 JOHN 3:11-24

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PULPIT CURRICULUM

“Our reason for loving is not a one-time filling. It is a constant move. Our fuel is the Gospel.”

1 JOHN 3:11-24

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Why is Christ’s death on the cross the supreme example of love (See verse 16)? ________________ _________________________________________________________________ What do we learn from Jesus’ example? How does this example differ from the contemporary notions of love? (See verse 18) ____________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________

Why is Christ’s death on the cross the supreme example of love (See verse 16)? _________________ __________________________________________________________________ What do we learn from Jesus’ example? How does this example differ from the contemporary notions of love? (See verse 18) _____________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________

What resistance are you facing? What may be keeping you from engaging in the war to love others? As you press forward through resistance, what can you lay down to love? ______________________ _________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________ Verse 18 says, “Little children, let us not love in word or talk but in deed and in truth.” These are orders for engagement in the war. God wants us to do something with the love that He has lavished and poured over our hearts. As you look at the opportunities God has before you to love others, at what step is it most difficult for you to engage? Circle where you are.

What resistance are you facing? What may be keeping you from engaging in the war to love others? As you press forward through resistance, what can you lay down to love? _________________________ __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ Verse 18 says, “Little children, let us not love in word or talk but in deed and in truth.” These are orders for engagement in the war. God wants us to do something with the love that He has lavished and poured over our hearts. As you look at the opportunities God has before you to love others, at what step is it most difficult for you to engage? Circle where you are.

2.AIM

3.FIRE

2.AIM 1. READY

1. READY

1. 2. 3.

3.FIRE

Ready – You understand that the bullet has been provided by God through His love for you. Aim – You are aware of the needs of others and desire your actions to be in line with God’s Truth. Fire – You perform the task and do the loving action.

Why must we stay on mission in order love rightly and well? What are some indicators that our love is not being fueled by the mission? _______________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________

1. 2. 3.

Ready – You understand that the bullet has been provided by God through His love for you. Aim – You are aware of the needs of others and desire your actions to be in line with God’s Truth. Fire – You perform the task and do the loving action.

Why must we stay on mission in order love rightly and well? What are some indicators that our love is not being fueled by the mission? ________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________

At the end of this passage, John states that the Holy Spirit validates our relationship with God by empowering us to love God and others. It’s through this power that we can press forward into the victory of faithfully loving others. Where do you need to increase your faithfulness? Where does your life need to take aim? What hill are you going to storm for the glory of God? Allow your small group to hold you accountable to these commitments.

At the end of this passage, John states that the Holy Spirit validates our relationship with God by empowering us to love God and others. It’s through this power that we can press forward into the victory of faithfully loving others. Where do you need to increase your faithfulness? Where does your life need to take aim? What hill are you going to storm for the glory of God? Allow your small group to hold you accountable to these commitments.

WEEK 7: DAY 1: Deut. 31

WEEK 7: DAY 1: Deut. 31

DAY 2: Deut. 34 DAY 3: Joshua 1

DAY 4: Joshua 2 DAY 5: Joshua 3-4

DAY 6: Catch Up/Reflection DAY 7: Catch Up/Reflection

DAY 2: Deut. 34 DAY 3: Joshua 1

DAY 4: Joshua 2 DAY 5: Joshua 3-4

DAY 6: Catch Up/Reflection DAY 7: Catch Up/Reflection