Bible Study
Don’t just take our word for it . . . take His! We would encourage you to spend time examining the following Scriptures that shaped this sermon: 1 John 2:7-14; John 13:34-35; Other scriptures referenced: John 14:26; Matthew 11:28-30, 7:13-14, 7:8, 19:26; Luke 9:23; 2 Corinthians 3:18, 4:17; Galatians 6:7; Colossians 2:14
Sermon Notes
- The New Commandment and the Old Commandment
- The Test of the New Commandment
- The Encouragement to the Church Family
Sermon Questions
- Where are the tensions in your life where you are searching for balance? in relationships? in habits? in disciplines? in your spiritual life?
- What is the commandment referred to in both 1 John 2:7 and 8?
- In what sense is the commandment old?
- In what sense is the commandment new?
- Why does John stress the oldness and the newness of the love commandment?
- What are the ways you are seeking to fulfill the love commandment in your relationships/
- Do you consider yourself one of the little children, one of the fathers, or one of the young men in 1 John 2:12-14?
- What are the strengths, encouragements, and promises being communicated to each of these groups and how are they lived out in your life?
Questions?
Do you have a question about today’s sermon? Email John Burley (JBurley@StAndrews.Church)
Audio & Video
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