God is Love

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AUGUST 20, 2017 “God is Love” Isaiah 54 Pastor Brian Bement

AUGUST 20, 2017 “God is Love” Isaiah 54 Pastor Brian Bement

BIG MOVE: Engagement in God’s KINGDOM increases when we are captivated by

BIG MOVE: Engagement in God’s KINGDOM increases when we are captivated by

God’s LOVE.

God’s LOVE.

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God is always INVITING (54:1-3).

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God is always INVITING (54:1-3).

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God is always STEADFAST (54:4-10).

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God is always STEADFAST (54:4-10).

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God is always PROTECTING (54:11-17).

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God is always PROTECTING (54:11-17).

SMALL GROUP/PERSONAL APPLICATION QUESTIONS

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REVIEW THE SERMON Read Isaiah 54. Describe a time in your life when you thought love was only obsession,

SMALL GROUP/PERSONAL APPLICATION QUESTIONS

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REVIEW THE SERMON Read Isaiah 54. Describe a time in your life when you thought love was only obsession,

dependency, idealization, lust, etc. ________________________________________________

dependency, idealization, lust, etc. ________________________________________________

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The phrase “God is love” is simple, yet deeply profound. Describe what this means in your own

The phrase “God is love” is simple, yet deeply profound. Describe what this means in your own

words: ______________________________________________________________________

words: ______________________________________________________________________

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ASSESS YOUR LIFE

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ASSESS YOUR LIFE

Love is hard to define. Due to the brokenness of this world, our perception of love is often limited by the flawed love we have experienced. As believers, we know that the Gospel speaks a better word. Love is redefined within the framework of the Gospel. What is your

Love is hard to define. Due to the brokenness of this world, our perception of love is often limited by the flawed love we have experienced. As believers, we know that the Gospel speaks a better word. Love is redefined within the framework of the Gospel. What is your

Gospel story? _________________________________________________________________

Gospel story? _________________________________________________________________

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How has your understanding of love changed in light of the Gospel? ______________________

How has your understanding of love changed in light of the Gospel? ______________________

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APPLY THE TRUTH

We know that God is always inviting us into relationship, always steadfast in His character, and always protecting His church. What does it look like for you to live out this kind of love with the world around you and with others? 1.

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APPLY THE TRUTH

We know that God is always inviting us into relationship, always steadfast in His character, and always protecting His church. What does it look like for you to live out this kind of love with the world around you and with others?

I am inviting: _________________________________________________________

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I am steadfast: _______________________________________________________

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I am protecting: _______________________________________________________

OWN YOUR DISCIPLESHIP What one thing will you commit to this week to be more aware of God’s love? How will

I am steadfast: _______________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________

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I am inviting: _________________________________________________________

I am protecting: _______________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________

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OWN YOUR DISCIPLESHIP What one thing will you commit to this week to be more aware of God’s love? How will

this fuel your engagement in God’s Kingdom? ________________________________________

this fuel your engagement in God’s Kingdom? ________________________________________

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