1. Great Commission Living Empowered by Great Commandment Love Walk while you have the light, lest the darkness overtake you. John 12:35

2. The darkness is trying to overtake you and your marriage, your family, and your ministry. So… Walk in the light of Jesus – John 8:12 Walk in the light of God’s Word – Ps. 119:105 Walk in the light of fellowship – Matt. 5:14

3. Effective Leader-Care and Discipleship will require: Fresh encounters with Jesus Frequent experiences of Scripture Faithful engagement in fellowship with one another

5. Personal Application Rejoice with those who rejoice. Rom. 12:15a Share with your partner: As I reflect upon my growing up years, I remember a time when __________________. Share this celebration with your partner. Now rejoice together! (Page 40 Great Commandment Ministry Workbook)

6. Experience Scripture: Since you have in obedience to the truth, purified your souls — fervently love one another from the heart. 1 Peter 1:22 Consider several specific ways you could fervently love one another by: Rejoicing with a friend over a new job, recent engagement, clean bill of health. Romans 12:15a Comforting a friend over a lost job, miscarriage, or unsettling health report. Romans 12:15b Appreciating a friend with words that build up, responsive support at a time of need, acceptance during a time of trial, or encouragement at a moment of struggle. Ephesians 4:29 W-2 Being a living epistle in reverence and awe as His Word becomes real in my life. Experience Scripture: Since you have in obedience to the truth, purified your souls — fervently love one another from the heart. 1 Peter 1:22 Consider several specific ways you could fervently love one another by: Rejoicing with a friend over a new job, recent engagement, clean bill of health. Romans 12:15a Comforting a friend over a lost job, miscarriage, or unsettling health report. Romans 12:15b Appreciating a friend with words that build up, responsive support at a time of need, acceptance during a time of trial, or encouragement at a moment of struggle. Ephesians 4:29