Main Points:

1. God is love, and the clearest expression of his sacrificial love is Jesus.

2. As those loved by God, we should sacrificially love one another.

Application:

1. You can have hope no matter what you face in life.

2. You can experience lasting peace that is not defined by your situation.

3. You can be joyful even in disappointment, sorrow, and heartbreak.

4. You can know that the love God has for you is guaranteed.

Supplemental Text: John 3:16-17 | Romans 5:7-8 | Romans 8:38-39 | Psalm 86:15 | Ephesians 3:18-19 | John 13:34 | John 15:17 | Romans 13:8 | 1 Thessalonians 3:12 | 1 Thessalonians 4:9 | 1 Peter 4:8 | John 15:12-13 | Galatians 5:13-14