Red Letter Series – Love your God, neighbor and enemy
- The Sadducees and Pharisees were arguing about whether there would be a resurrection.
- They tried to pull Jesus into the discussion - Obviously said that there definitely would be a resurrection.
- Jesus was asked which is the greatest commandment (Love your God, and Love your Neighbor - He answered).
- He repeated the Shema (There is only one true God).
- We need to understand that we will never know ourselves without knowing and loving God.
- God is Love - He loved us first - He gave His Son for us. Let's respond to this.
- After His resurrection Jesus asked Peter 3 times if he loves Jesus - of course Peter said yes.
- Jesus' answer was that Peter should "feed my Lambs and sheep".
- Loving God is greater than any sacrifice or offering.
- If we love Him we will obey Him.
- If we find it difficult to forgive, we need to repent from that, we need to be set free. Love and forgive, because He loved us first.
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Love is above all else.