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1) Recognize the Spirit of Love: Confess what is true. (4:1-6)

> Recognize the real Jesus.

> Recognize the real power.

> Recognize the real authority.

2) Receive the Source of Love: God is love. (4:7-8)

3) Regard the Shape of Love: Fix your eyes on Christ crucified for you. (4:9–10)

4) Reflect the Sharing of Love: Show God’s invisible love through visible acts. (4:11–12)

5) Rest in the Strength of Love: Let perfect love drive out your fear. (4:13-21)

1) God’s Love Makes Us His Children (vv. 1–3)

2) God’s Children Don’t Live in Sin (vv. 4–10)

3) God’s Children Love One Another (vv. 11–18)

4) God’s Spirit Gives Us Assurance (vv. 19–24)

1. LOOK BACK: God Has Been Faithful

2. LOOK UP: God Is Glorious

3. LOOK AROUND: Stay on Mission

4. LOOK FORWARD: The Best Is Yet to Come

1. Be Alert (v.18)

2. Be Discerning (v.18–23)

3. Be Assured (v.20–21, 27)

4. Be Faithful (v.24–29)

1. Remember Who You Are (vv. 12–14)

2. Reject What the World Offers (vv. 15–16)

3. Rest in What Will Last (v. 17)

I Am Sending You - John 20:19-23 - Brandon Read

The Father’s Embrace - Luke 15:11-32 - Gideon Riches

1) Illuminated Love is Ancient and Fresh (vv. 7–8)

2) Illuminated Love is Shown in Christ and Shines in Us! (v. 8)

3) Illuminated Love is Revealing and Protecting (vv. 9–11)

Three checks for an authentic Christian Life:

a) Your love reveals your light

b) Your stability keeps others from stumbling

c) Your sights are on Christlikeness

1) The Wrong Step: Covering Our Sins (1:5-6,8,10, 2:4)

2) The Right Step: Confessing Our Sins (1:7,9)

3) The Best Step: Conquering Our Sins (2:1-3, 5-6)

A Psalm 46 Prayer for the World, Nation, Community, Church, Home, and Hearts.