John 13:1-17
The
response of people to a church will be greatly determined by the way they
"feel" as they worship with the membership. Jesus shows us the proper atmosphere of a
church in this passage.
How
people “feel” will often be determined by how they are “treated.”
Atmosphere
- a surrounding or pervading mood, environment, or influence
Impact of Constant Love
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Constant Love creates a sense of Acceptance. v.1
No one feels loved
if they do not feel that they are accepted.
·
Constant Love creates security and trust. I John 1:8
·
Constant Love is a drawing love.
Seekers today will actually belong before they will believe.
·
Constant Love is a selfless love.
Self-Interest can keep you from
serving like Jesus.
Servant Love and Hospitality v.4-5
·
Shown by personal, physical attention
·
Shown by informality of ministry
Servant
love has no demands. It does not take…it
gives.
Serving
others takes time and our attention.
Servant Love and Holiness v.6-10
·
The
Demand of Holiness by Christ v.8
·
The
Desire for Holiness by disciples v.9
·
The
Depth of Holiness v.10
Servant Love and Humility v.12-15
The natural response of
holiness is not pride but humility.
·
Dependent
on proper understanding v.12
·
Dependent
on proper profession v.13
·
Dependent
on personal participation v.14
Christian fellowship is in serving
together, not sitting together.
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Demonstrated
by Christ's example v.15 Philippians 2:5-8
