1. Loving the way Jesus loves – heaven is a world of love 1Cor.13:8-13 1. Spiritual gifts are needed now Paul is not devaluing spiritual gifts. He is showing that:- Paul is not devaluing spiritual gifts. He is showing that:- a. Without love they have no value –v.1-3 a. Without love they have no value –v.1-3 b. They are temporary – for this world b. They are temporary – for this world v.8-13 v.8-13

2. 2. Love is essential for NOW & for THEN Love is permanent because:- a. God is love – 1John 4:8,16 b. Gods people are called to love – John 13:34,35; 1John 4:7,8 John 13:34,35; 1John 4:7,8 c. Heaven is a world of love

3. 3. Contrasting this world & the New Creation a. Imperfect/partial - Perfect/complete b. Child - Adult c. Reflection - Face-to-face Love is essential & permanent

4. 4. Travel instructions for pilgrims a. Choose the right road – Mt.7:13,14; John14:6 b. Have the right equipment - clothing – Jesus righteousness - 2Cor.5:21 - clothing – Jesus righteousness - 2Cor.5:21 - spiritual armour – Eph.6:10-18 - spiritual armour – Eph.6:10-18 - 3 essentials – 1 Cor.13:13 - 3 essentials – 1 Cor.13:13 1. Faith – Focus on Jesus, God & his promises 1. Faith – Focus on Jesus, God & his promises 2. Hope – Clear view of our goal – Rev.21/22; 1Thess.1:3 2. Hope – Clear view of our goal – Rev.21/22; 1Thess.1:3 3. Love – John 13:34,35; 1Thess.3:12; 4:9,10 3. Love – John 13:34,35; 1Thess.3:12; 4:9,10 c. Dont travel alone – we learn to love. We learn how to use our gifts