Date: 2017/02/05
Speaker: Chris Fowler
Series: 1 John: Assurance – Part 14
Scripture: 1 John 4:7-12
God is Love, You are Deeply Loved, So Love…
I. God is the Source of Love; our Love Displays that we Belong to Him! (7-8)
II. God’s Love is Shown and Defined by Sending Jesus to Die to give His Enemies Life! (9-10)
III. Our Response to God’s Love is to Love Others in a way that makes the Unseen God Seen! (11-12)
Practical Implications
o Examine your Belief and Experience of God’s Love in the Gospel
o Find 3 Ways to Practically Bless/Serve People
o Missional Ask: Identify 2 People in your Circles to Serve and Share with.
30 Ways to be Missional at Work (Pt 1)- Reeves
1. Instead of eating lunch alone, intentionally eat with other co-workers and learn their story.
2. Get to work early so you can spend some time praying for your co-workers and the day ahead.
3. Make it a daily priority to speak or write encouragement when someone does good work.
4. Bring breakfast (donuts, burritos, cereal, etc.) once a month for everyone in your department.
5. Organize a running/walking group in the before or after work.
6. Make a list of your co-workers birthdays and find a way to bless everyone on their birthday.
Missional Asks:
– Identify 2 lost people to pray for, serve, and share with.
– Share with your class, deeper w/ one group.
– Begin thinking of practical ways to understand, serve and share meals with these people.