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LOVE & WAR

LOVE & WAR

KEEP GOD’S COMMANDMENTS

KEEP GOD’S COMMANDMENTS

MARCH 25, 2018 1 JOHN 5:1-5

MARCH 25, 2018 1 JOHN 5:1-5

BIG MOVE: Persevere in keeping God’s COMMANDMENTS to overcome the world.

BIG MOVE: Persevere in keeping God’s COMMANDMENTS to overcome the world.

1. CLARIFY God’s commandments.

1. CLARIFY God’s commandments.

2. COMMIT to application.

2. COMMIT to application.

3. CORRECT your perspective of obedience.

3. CORRECT your perspective of obedience.

4. CLAIM the victory in your faith.

4. CLAIM the victory in your faith.

“My obedience is a delight, born not out of a unquenchable desire for more, but out of the satisfaction of the unquenchable victory accomplished through Jesus.”

PULPIT CURRICULUM 1 JOHN 5:1-5

“My obedience is a delight, born not out of a unquenchable desire for more, but out of the satisfaction of the unquenchable victory accomplished through Jesus.”

PULPIT CURRICULUM 1 JOHN 5:1-5

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How are love of God and obedience to His commandments related? _____________________ ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ An authentic Christian experience can be simplified as a balance of faith, obedience, and love. Why are each so important? What happens when one of these components is overemphasized or underemphasized? __________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________

How are love of God and obedience to His commandments related? ______________________ _______________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________ The command to love can be simplified by a balance of faith, obedience, and love. Why are each so important? What happens when one of these components is overemphasized or underemphasized? _______________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________

Do you find God’s commandments burdensome? Why or why not? (See Matt. 11:29-30) ________ ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ God’s commands for us cannot be separated from His love for us. In this love, He redefines our worldly understanding of obedience, and brings it within the context of the Gospel. How are worldly obedience and Gospel obedience different? __________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ Consider the implications of living your life with a worldly understanding of obedience. Where does your understanding of obedience need to change? _______________________________ ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ How can you come under the victory of Christ with the things you indicated above? How does this victory lead to peace and rest? ___________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________

Do you find God’s commandments burdensome? Why or why not? (See Matt. 11:29-30) _________ _______________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________ God’s commands for us cannot be separated from His love for us. In this love, He redefines our worldly understanding of obedience, and brings it within the context of the Gospel. How are worldly obedience and Gospel obedience different? ___________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________ Consider the implications of living your life with a worldly understanding of obedience. Where does your understanding of obedience need to change? ________________________________ _______________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________ How can you come under the victory of Christ with the things you indicated above? How does this victory lead to peace and rest? ____________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________

What seems most burdensome to you right now in your pursuit of obedience? What step will you take this week toward Gospel obedience as you claim the victory in your faith? Allow your small group to hold you accountable. ________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________

What seems most burdensome to you right now in your pursuit of obedience? What step will you take this week toward Gospel obedience as you claim the victory in your faith? Allow your small group to hold you accountable. ________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________

WEEK 13: DAY 2: 2 Samuel 11 DAY 1: 2 Samuel 7-8 DAY 3: 2 Samuel 12

WEEK 13: DAY 2: 2 Samuel 11 DAY 1: 2 Samuel 7-8 DAY 3: 2 Samuel 12

DAY 4: 2 Samuel 13 DAY 5: 2 Samuel 15

DAY 6: Catch Up/Reflection DAY 7: Catch Up/Reflection

DAY 4: 2 Samuel 13 DAY 5: 2 Samuel 15

DAY 6: Catch Up/Reflection DAY 7: Catch Up/Reflection