The Story of Jesus The Objects of His Love (Lesson 69)
Introduction:
1. Growing in the knowledge of Christ is an important responsibility (2 Peter 3:18). 2. "Searching the Scriptures" is the key to fulfilling this responsibility (John 5:39). 3. In this lesson we are examining passages that identify the objects of Jesus' love. Discussion: I. JESUS LOVES THE FATHER (John 14:31) II. JESUS LOVED HIS DISCIPLES
A. John 13:1, 34 B. John 15:9, 12 III. JESUS LOVED MARTHA, MARY, AND LAZARUS (John 11:5, 36) IV. JESUS LOVED JOHN
A. John 13:23 B. John 19:26 C. John 20:2 D. John 21:7, 20 V. JESUS LOVED THE RICH YOUNG RULER (Mark 10:21) VI. JESUS LOVES THOSE WHO KEEP HIS COMMANDMENTS (John 14:21) VII. JESUS LOVED THE CHURCH (Ephesians 5:25) VIII. JESUS LOVED US
A. Ephesians 5:2 B. Romans 8:35-39 C. Revelation 1:4-6 Conclusion:
1. These passages identify the objects of Jesus' love. 2. Studying the Lord's example helps us to understand His requirements to love: a. God b. our neighbors c. one another.