The Foundation of Love

01-07-06

1. Matt. 22:37-40 – The love of God is expressed in His laws.

A. Ps. 19:7-11 – There is great reward in obeying God’s laws.

· Ex. 20:1-17 – The Ten Commandments, or Promises.

· Ex. 15:26 – The health laws – “Don’t run with a knife!”

· Lev. 26 & Deut. 30:17 – The ceremonial laws -- “We’re going to church this weekend!”

· Deut. 7:12-13 – The civil laws – “Stop teasing your sister!”

· Robert Pierson’s surprise.

B. John 15:14 – Love is not possible without structure.

· John 14:15 – If we love God we will obey Him.

· 1 John 2:3 – If we know God we will obey.

· Boundaries by Henry Cloud and John Townsend.

· 1 Cor. 13:5 – Love does not seek its own.

· The cow and the fence.

· The boy in the attic.

C. Rom. 5:5 – Love and obedience is not possible without the power of the Holy Spirit.

· Eze. 11:19 – God will soften our heart.

· Eze. 36:26-27 – His power will enable us to obey.

· 2 Cor. 5:17 – We may be a new person in Christ.

· Jer. 3:22 – If we return to Him we will be healed.

· John Loughborough’s return