Oakwood Church

“But to all who did receive him, who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God, who were born, not of blood… but of God.”
John 1:12-13

Three Expressions of Jesus’ Love:

• Love Shows up

“The true light, which gives light to everyone, was coming into the world.”
John 1:9

Three Expressions of Jesus’ Love:

• Love Shows up

“He was in the world, and the world was made through him, yet the world did not know him.”
John 1:10

Three Expressions of Jesus’ Love:

• Love Shows up

“The Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we have seen his glory…”
John 1:14

Three Expressions of Jesus’ Love:

• Love Serves

“He came to his own, and his own people did not receive him.”
John 1:11

Three Expressions of Jesus’ Love:

• Love Serves

“John bore witness about him, and cried out, ‘This was he of whom I said, “He who comes after me ranks before me.”’”
John 1:15

Three Expressions of Jesus’ Love:

• Love Sacrifices

“For from his fullness we have all received, grace upon grace.”
John 1:16

Three Expressions of Jesus’ Love:

• Love Sacrifices

“But to all who did receive him, who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God.”
John 1:12

1. Look up at the Perfection of Jesus’ Love

○ Love shows up

○ Love serves

○ Love sacrifices

2. Look down at the depth of your sin - Indifference

○ Ignoring the needs of others

○ Serving yourself

○ Using others

The Gospel-Nourished Life:

1. Look up at the Perfection of Jesus’ love

2. Look down at the depth of your sin - Indifference

3. Experience His Grace - paying for our adoption

4. Extend His grace to others in sacrificial service