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RECLAIMING neighboring

RECLAIMING neighboring Because God first loved us, we exist to love God and love our neighbors.

RECLAIMING the love of God

RECLAIMING the love of God 7 Beloved, let us love one another, for love is from God, and whoever loves has been born of God and knows God. 8 Anyone who does not love does not know God, because God is love. 9 In this the love of God was made manifest among us, that God sent his only Son into the world, so that we might live through him.  10 In this is love, not that we have loved God but that he loved us and sent his Son to be the propitiation for our sins. 11 Beloved, if God so loved us, we also ought to love one another. 12 No one has ever seen God; if we love one another, God abides in us and his love is perfected in us. 13 By this we know that we abide in him and he in us, because he has given us of his Spirit. 14 And we have seen and testify that the Father has sent his Son to be the Savior of the world. 15 Whoever confesses that Jesus is the Son of God, God abides in him, and he in God.  1 John 4:7-15 ESV

RECLAIMING the love of God 16 So we have come to know and to believe the love that God has for us. God is love, and whoever abides in love abides in God, and God abides in him. 17 By this is love perfected with us, so that we may have confidence for the day of judgment, because as he is so also are we in this world. 18 There is no fear in love, but perfect love casts out fear. For fear has to do with punishment, and whoever fears has not been perfected in love. 19 We love because he first loved us.  1 John 4:16-19 ESV

RECLAIMING the love of God “Love” in Greek:

RECLAIMING the love of God “Love” in Greek: Eros

RECLAIMING the love of God “Love” in Greek: Eros Storge

RECLAIMING the love of God “Love” in Greek: Eros Storge Phileo

RECLAIMING John 3:16 the love of God “Love” in Greek: Eros Storge Phileo Agape John 3:16

THE LOVE OF GOD only from God 7 Beloved, let us love one another, for love is from God, and whoever loves has been born of God and knows God. 8 Anyone who does not love does not know God, because God is love. 9 In this the love of God was made manifest among us, that God sent his only Son into the world, so that we might live through him.  10 In this is love, not that we have loved God but that he loved us and sent his Son to be the propitiation for our sins. 11 Beloved, if God so loved us, we also ought to love one another. 12 No one has ever seen God; if we love one another, God abides in us and his love is perfected in us. 13 By this we know that we abide in him and he in us, because he has given us of his Spirit. 14 And we have seen and testify that the Father has sent his Son to be the Savior of the world. 15 Whoever confesses that Jesus is the Son of God, God abides in him, and he in God.  1 John 4:7-15 ESV

THE LOVE OF GOD foundational attribute 7 Beloved, let us love one another, for love is from God, and whoever loves has been born of God and knows God. 8 Anyone who does not love does not know God, because God is love. 9 In this the love of God was made manifest among us, that God sent his only Son into the world, so that we might live through him.  10 In this is love, not that we have loved God but that he loved us and sent his Son to be the propitiation for our sins. 11 Beloved, if God so loved us, we also ought to love one another. 12 No one has ever seen God; if we love one another, God abides in us and his love is perfected in us. 13 By this we know that we abide in him and he in us, because he has given us of his Spirit. 14 And we have seen and testify that the Father has sent his Son to be the Savior of the world. 15 Whoever confesses that Jesus is the Son of God, God abides in him, and he in God.  1 John 4:7-15 ESV

THE LOVE OF GOD gracious & prior 7 Beloved, let us love one another, for love is from God, and whoever loves has been born of God and knows God. 8 Anyone who does not love does not know God, because God is love. 9 In this the love of God was made manifest among us, that God sent his only Son into the world, so that we might live through him.  10 In this is love, not that we have loved God but that he loved us and sent his Son to be the propitiation for our sins. 11 Beloved, if God so loved us, we also ought to love one another. 12 No one has ever seen God; if we love one another, God abides in us and his love is perfected in us. 13 By this we know that we abide in him and he in us, because he has given us of his Spirit. 14 And we have seen and testify that the Father has sent his Son to be the Savior of the world. 15 Whoever confesses that Jesus is the Son of God, God abides in him, and he in God.  1 John 4:7-15 ESV

THE LOVE OF GOD gracious & prior “Beginning with the murder of Abel by his brother Cain, we are given a full picture of human noninnocence. We have seen so many Sunday school pictures of dutiful children in biblical garb that we forget how utterly unblinking the Scriptures are about human nature. Far from being a collection of inspirational stories, the Old Testament is replete with unedifying R-rated tales of every conceivable kind of crime and villainy, much of which is committed by men and women of God’s own choosing.” The Crucifixion by Fleming Rutledge (p. 196)

THE LOVE OF GOD gracious & prior 7 For one will scarcely die for a righteous person—though perhaps for a good person one would dare even to die—  8 but God shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us. Romans 5:7-8 ESV

THE LOVE OF GOD sacrificial & redemptive 7 Beloved, let us love one another, for love is from God, and whoever loves has been born of God and knows God. 8 Anyone who does not love does not know God, because God is love. 9 In this the love of God was made manifest among us, that God sent his only Son into the world, so that we might live through him.  10 In this is love, not that we have loved God but that he loved us and sent his Son to be the propitiation for our sins. 11 Beloved, if God so loved us, we also ought to love one another. 12 No one has ever seen God; if we love one another, God abides in us and his love is perfected in us. 13 By this we know that we abide in him and he in us, because he has given us of his Spirit. 14 And we have seen and testify that the Father has sent his Son to be the Savior of the world. 15 Whoever confesses that Jesus is the Son of God, God abides in him, and he in God.  1 John 4:7-15 ESV

THE LOVE OF GOD inviting, not coercing 7 Beloved, let us love one another, for love is from God, and whoever loves has been born of God and knows God. 8 Anyone who does not love does not know God, because God is love. 9 In this the love of God was made manifest among us, that God sent his only Son into the world, so that we might live through him.  10 In this is love, not that we have loved God but that he loved us and sent his Son to be the propitiation for our sins. 11 Beloved, if God so loved us, we also ought to love one another. 12 No one has ever seen God; if we love one another, God abides in us and his love is perfected in us. 13 By this we know that we abide in him and he in us, because he has given us of his Spirit. 14 And we have seen and testify that the Father has sent his Son to be the Savior of the world. 15 Whoever confesses that Jesus is the Son of God, God abides in him, and he in God.  1 John 4:7-15 ESV

THE LOVE OF GOD experienced by the Spirit 7 Beloved, let us love one another, for love is from God, and whoever loves has been born of God and knows God. 8 Anyone who does not love does not know God, because God is love. 9 In this the love of God was made manifest among us, that God sent his only Son into the world, so that we might live through him.  10 In this is love, not that we have loved God but that he loved us and sent his Son to be the propitiation for our sins. 11 Beloved, if God so loved us, we also ought to love one another. 12 No one has ever seen God; if we love one another, God abides in us and his love is perfected in us. 13 By this we know that we abide in him and he in us, because he has given us of his Spirit. 14 And we have seen and testify that the Father has sent his Son to be the Savior of the world. 15 Whoever confesses that Jesus is the Son of God, God abides in him, and he in God.  1 John 4:7-15 ESV

INHALING GOD’S LOVE come to know & believe 16 So we have come to know and to believe the love that God has for us. God is love, and whoever abides in love abides in God, and God abides in him. 17 By this is love perfected with us… 1 John 4:16-17a ESV

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INHALING GOD’S LOVE the gospel circles GOSPEL GOSPEL TRUTHS GOSPEL BEHAVIOR

INHALING GOD’S LOVE the gospel circles 17 By this is love perfected with us, so that we may have confidence for the day of judgment, because as he is so also are we in this world. 18 There is no fear in love, but perfect love casts out fear. For fear has to do with punishment, and whoever fears has not been perfected in love. 19 We love because he first loved us.  1 John 4:17-19 ESV

INHALING GOD’S LOVE gospel the gospel circles 17 By this is love perfected with us, so that we may have confidence for the day of judgment, because as he is so also are we in this world. 18 There is no fear in love, but perfect love casts out fear. For fear has to do with punishment, and whoever fears has not been perfected in love. 19 We love because he first loved us.  1 John 4:17-19 ESV gospel

INHALING GOD’S LOVE gospel truths the gospel circles 17 By this is love perfected with us, so that we may have confidence for the day of judgment, because as he is so also are we in this world. 18 There is no fear in love, but perfect love casts out fear. For fear has to do with punishment, and whoever fears has not been perfected in love. 19 We love because he first loved us.  1 John 4:17-19 ESV gospel truths

INHALING GOD’S LOVE gospel behavior the gospel circles 17 By this is love perfected with us, so that we may have confidence for the day of judgment, because as he is so also are we in this world. 18 There is no fear in love, but perfect love casts out fear. For fear has to do with punishment, and whoever fears has not been perfected in love. 19 We love because he first loved us.  1 John 4:17-19 ESV gospel behavior

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How have you recently received God’s love? INHALING GOD’S LOVE understand & experience read study memorize gratitude community pray How have you recently received God’s love?

INHALING GOD’S LOVE understand & experience 14 For this reason I bow my knees before the Father, 15 from whom every family in heaven and on earth is named, 16 that according to the riches of his glory he may grant you to be strengthened with power through his Spirit in your inner being, 17 so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith—that you, being rooted and grounded in love, 18 may have strength to comprehend with all the saints what is the breadth and length and height and depth, 19 and to know the love of Christ that surpasses knowledge, that you may be filled with all the fullness of God. 20 Now to him who is able to do far more abundantly than all that we ask or think, according to the power at work within us, 21 to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, forever and ever. Amen. Ephesians 3:14-21 ESV

QUESTIONS COMMENTS TESTIMONIES

JOYS & SORROWS testimonies

Questions for Testimony Songs for Response What fears are hindering you? What yokes of bondage has God broken for you? What doubts are robbing you from resting in confidence in the Lord? How has God assured you of His faithfulness/love? Songs for Response Yes and Amen “I will rest in Your promises, my confidence is Your faithfulness” No Longer Slaves “I’m no longer a slave to fear, I am a child of God” Take Courage “Take Courage, my heart. Stay steadfast, my soul. He’s in the waiting” Oceans “Spirit lead me where my trust is without boarders, let me walk upon the waters wherever You would call me” Confident “I’m confident Your faithfulness will see me through. My soul can rest, my righteousness is found in You”

YES AND AMEN by Housefires

YES AND AMEN Father of kindness You have poured out grace You brought me out of darkness You have filled me with peace Giver of mercy You're my help in time of need Lord I can't help but sing: by Housefires

YES AND AMEN Faithful You are Faithful forever You will be All Your promises are yes and Amen [See 2 Corinthians 1:20] by Housefires

YES AND AMEN Beautiful Savior You have brought me near You pulled me from the ashes You have broken every curse Blessed redeemer You have set this captive free Lord I can't help but sing: by Housefires

YES AND AMEN Faithful You are Faithful forever You will be All Your promises are yes and Amen [See 2 Corinthians 1:20] by Housefires

YES AND AMEN I will rest in Your promises My confidence is Your faithfulness by Housefires

YES AND AMEN Faithful You are Faithful forever You will be All Your promises are yes and Amen [See 2 Corinthians 1:20] by Housefires

NO LONGER SLAVES by Bethel

NO LONGER SLAVES You unravel me, with a melody     You surround me with a song Of deliverance, from my enemies Till all my fears are gone I’m no longer a slave to fear I am a child of God (2x) by Bethel

NO LONGER SLAVES From my mother’s womb You have chosen me Love has called my name I’ve been born again, into Your family Your blood flows through my veins I’m no longer a slave to fear I am a child of God (4x) by Bethel

NO LONGER SLAVES I am surrounded By the arms of the Father By songs of Deliverance   We’ve been liberated  From our bondage  We’re the sons and the daughters  Let us sing our freedom! by Bethel

NO LONGER SLAVES You split the sea, so I could walk right through it You drowned my fears in perfect love You rescued me, so I could stand & sing I am a child of God (2x) I am a child of God! by Bethel

I’m no longer a slave to fear NO LONGER SLAVES I’m no longer a slave to fear I am a child of God (2x) by Bethel

TAKE COURAGE by Bethel

TAKE COURAGE Slow down, take time "Breathe in," He said He'd reveal what's to come The thoughts in His mind Always higher than mine He'll reveal all to come [See Isaiah 55:8-9] by Bethel

TAKE COURAGE So take courage my heart Stay steadfast my soul He's in the waiting And hold onto your hope As your triumph unfolds He's never failing by Bethel

TAKE COURAGE Sing praise my soul Find strength in joy Let His words lead you on Do not forget His great faithfulness He'll finish all He's begun [See Nehemiah 8:10] by Bethel

TAKE COURAGE So take courage my heart Stay steadfast my soul He's in the waiting And hold onto your hope As your triumph unfolds He's never failing by Bethel

TAKE COURAGE And You who hold the stars Who call them each by name Will surely keep Your promise to me That I will rise in Your victory! by Bethel

TAKE COURAGE So take courage my heart Stay steadfast my soul He's in the waiting And hold onto your hope As your triumph unfolds He's never failing by Bethel

OCEANS by Hillsong

OCEANS You call me out upon the waters The great unknown where feet may fail And there I find You in the mystery In oceans deep my faith will stand So I will call upon Your Name And keep my eyes above the waves When oceans rise  My soul will rest in Your embrace For I am Yours, and You are mine by Hillsong

OCEANS Your grace abounds in deepest waters Your sovereign hand will be my guide Where feet may fail and fear surrounds me You've never failed and You won't start now So I will call upon Your Name And keep my eyes above the waves When oceans rise  My soul will rest in Your embrace For I am Yours, and You are mine by Hillsong

OCEANS Spirit lead me where my trust is without borders Let me walk upon the waters Wherever You would call me Take me deeper than my feet could ever wander And my faith will be made stronger In the presence of my Saviour by Hillsong

OCEANS So I will call upon Your Name And keep my eyes above the waves  My soul will rest in Your embrace For I am Yours, and You are mine by Hillsong

CONFIDENT by Steffany Gretzinger & Bobby Strand

CONFIDENT You’re always moving in the unseen  The breath You exhale sustaining me   Before I call, You know my need You’re always going before me by Steffany Gretzinger & Bobby Strand

CONFIDENT I’m confident Your faithfulness will see me through My soul can rest, my righteousness is found in You      With every moment left, in every borrowed breath Let this be true    That all my heart, for all my life belongs to You by Steffany Gretzinger & Bobby Strand

CONFIDENT Your laughter scatters my enemies  You give me joy for my mourning  You lift my head, so I can see  All of Heaven surrounding me by Steffany Gretzinger & Bobby Strand

CONFIDENT I’m confident Your faithfulness will see me through My soul can rest, my righteousness is found in You      With every moment left, in every borrowed breath Let this be true    That all my heart, for all my life belongs to You by Steffany Gretzinger & Bobby Strand

CONFIDENT I won’t win this battle with the strength of my own hands; You’re the Mountain Mover, and only You can I won’t build my life on sinking sand   You’re my hope forever, the Rock where I stand (repeat) by Steffany Gretzinger & Bobby Strand

CONFIDENT I’m confident Your faithfulness will see me through My soul can rest, my righteousness is found in You      With every moment left, in every borrowed breath Let this be true    That all my heart, for all my life belongs to You by Steffany Gretzinger & Bobby Strand

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